Special Education Teacher (Grades 5-8) — Lead IEPs & Literacy

Servingschools; Carmel (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $2,000

Job summary

RSU 87 in Carmel & Levant is seeking a Special Education Teacher for grades 5-8 to join a collaborative team. The role involves providing specially designed instruction and leading IEP meetings, with focus on reading, writing, math and executive functioning.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, knowledge of regulations, and the ability to supervise educational technicians. Maine DOE 282 endorsement preferred; a $2,000 stipend is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide specially designed instruction and consultation services in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning
• Experience implementing positive behavior intervention plans
• Experience writing IEPs
• Ability to coordinate and lead IEP meetings
• Experience completing special education paperwork
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to supervise educational technicians
• Willingness to be flexible

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities with literacy, math, social skills and executive functioning
• Collaborate with team and families to implement IEPs
• Lead IEP meetings and ensure compliance with regulations
• Document and manage special education paperwork
• Provide specially designed instruction and consultation services
• Support behavior intervention planning as needed

Skills

Special education instruction

IEP meetings

Lead educational technicians

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Maine DOE 282 endorsement preferred

Job description

RSU 87 in Carmel & Levant is seeking a Special Education Teacher for grades 5-8 to join a collaborative team. The role involves providing specially designed instruction and leading IEP meetings, with focus on reading, writing, math and executive functioning.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, knowledge of regulations, and the ability to supervise educational technicians. Maine DOE 282 endorsement preferred; a $2,000 stipend is provided.