Special Education Teacher & Case Manager - Resource Room

TrulyHired; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

King Middle School in Portland, ME is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher & Case Manager to provide evidence-based SDI, adapt curricula, and monitor progress for students with IEPs across multiple grade levels.

The role requires close collaboration with regular education teachers, speech therapists, OT/PT, and families to ensure compliant IEP timelines, appropriate accommodations, and inclusive, culturally responsive instruction that supports academic, social, and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Maine State fingerprint authorization and related credential requirements.
• Endorsements: Severe Impaired (K-12) or Teacher of Children with Disabilities (K-8) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students with IEPs to meet district benchmarks.
• Serve as case manager for each student's IEP, ensuring compliance with Maine regulations and timelines.
• Consult with regular education teachers on educational needs and accommodations/modifications.
• Collaborate with related service providers (speech therapists, OT, PT, social workers).
• Administer academic achievement assessments for referrals and reviews.
• Attend meetings and professional development.

Skills

Specially Designed Instruction

IEP compliance

Collaboration with teachers

Multicultural education

PBIS knowledge

Technology integration

Communication skills

Implicit bias reflection

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

King Middle School in Portland, ME is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher & Case Manager to provide evidence-based SDI, adapt curricula, and monitor progress for students with IEPs across multiple grade levels.

The role requires close collaboration with regular education teachers, speech therapists, OT/PT, and families to ensure compliant IEP timelines, appropriate accommodations, and inclusive, culturally responsive instruction that supports academic, social, and emotional development.