Special Education Teacher - Functional Life Skills

Spurwink; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Pet Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Training

Career Advancement

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Discount Programs

Job summary

Spurwink is seeking a Special Education Teacher for our Auburn Day Treatment Program. You will help guide students with behavioral and developmental challenges toward successful outcomes and develop individualized learning plans in a therapeutic team environment.

The position offers a starting salary of $56,160 and opportunities for advancement, with a comprehensive benefits package and tuition assistance. Join a collaborative team committed to student success and professional growth.

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).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programming with the educational and clinical team for students with significant emotional, behavioral, academic, and mental health needs.
• Implement CARE principles, deliver assessment tools, create lesson plans, and write IEPs.
• Coordinate with the clinical team and supervise educational technicians; participate in safety protocols and tracking.

Skills

Classroom management

IEP development

Collaboration

Behavioral support

Education

Bachelor's degree and Maine certification (282/286)

Job description

Be a leader in the classroom and help guide students with behavioral and developmental challenges towards successful outcomes in our Auburn Day Treatment Program. Become a Spurwink Special Education Teacher and you'll be empowered to develop individualized learning plans in a therapeutic and supportive team environment.The starting salary for this position is $56,160.

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.

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.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.