Special Education Teacher - Elementary School

Spurwink Services; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Identity Theft Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Phone discounts

Job summary

Spurwink Services in Maine is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead in a therapeutic classroom setting. You will develop individualized learning plans and collaborate with an educational and clinical team to support students with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs.

The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a salary range of $42,640–$50,960 based on experience. Join a supportive team and contribute to strong outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Maine State certification or eligibility for conditional certification as a special education teacher.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom instruction and collaborate with clinical team to develop educational programming.
• Deliver lesson plans, assess student needs, and track IEPs.
• Maintain classroom management and implement CARE principles within a day treatment setting.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Individualized learning plans

Education

Bachelor's degree and Maine State certification as Teacher of Exceptional Students (282) or Teacher of Students with Severe Intellectual and Associated Impairments (286)

Job description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!!

Be a leader in the classroom and help guide students with behavioral and developmental challenges towards successful outcomes. Become a Spurwink Special Education Teacher and you'll be empowered to develop individualized learning plans in a therapeutic and supportive team environment.

As a leader in the classroom, it will be your responsibility to establish a culture of learning and respect, while nurturing individual relationships with each and every one of your students. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for advancement, we are waiting for you. This position pays between $42,640 - $50,960 depending on experience.

DUTIES:

This individual will be responsible for working with an educational and clinical team in developing and delivering educational programming for a variety of students with significant emotional, behavioral, academic, and mental health needs. This position requires both classroom management and management of instructional responsibilities to include, but not limited to, implementing CARE principles, delivering assessment tools, creating lesson plans, writing IEPs, coordinating with the clinical team, supervising educational technicians, involvement in TCI safety restraints, BHP, ISP, and IEP tracking and various other duties in a day treatment special education setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and Maine State certification as Teacher of Exceptional Students (282) or Teacher of Students with Severe Intellectual and Associated Impairments (286), as appropriate to the position and age level of students or eligibility for conditional certification as a special education teacher.

Robust Benefits Package:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Pet Insurance

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)
• Comprehensive benefits including enhanced time-off
• Student Loan Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay

This sign-on bonus exclusively applies to new hires.

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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