Special Education Teacher - Middle/High School

Spurwink; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Pet Insurance

Retirement with Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Career Advancement

Flexible Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Job summary

Spurwink is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Portland, Maine, to lead classroom instruction for students with behavioral and developmental challenges and to develop individualized learning plans within a therapeutic team. The role offers a starting salary of $56,160 and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new hires, with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will work with an educational and clinical team to deliver educational programming, implement CARE principles, and coordinate with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Maine State certification or eligibility for conditional certification as a special education teacher.
• Ability to develop individualized learning plans within a therapeutic team setting.
• Experience or ability to deliver educational programming for students with behavioral and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programming with an educational/clinical team for students with significant needs.
• Write IEPs, deliver assessments, and coordinate with the clinical team; supervise educational technicians.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.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)

This sign-on bonus exclusively applies to new hires.

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.