Special Education Teacher Pre K- 8

Jfmh; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 60,070 - 75,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Margaret Murphy Centers for Children in Auburn, ME seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our year-round day treatment program serving students with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders. You will work one-on-one and in small groups, guided by ABA principles, to meet educational and behavioral goals.

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 282/286 DOE certification (or conditionally certified) and enrolled for full certification; experience with relevant populations; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or better in Education or related field.
• 282/286 DOE certification or conditional certification, enrolled to complete full certification.
• Experience with children with developmental and/or emotional disabilities.
• Excellent teaching skills 1:1 and small group.
• Proficiency with Safety Care strategies.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Strong time management to meet deadlines and support students.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students to meet educational and behavioral goals.
• Lead small group instructional activities.
• Collaborate with ABA team to ensure consistent strategies.
• Support students directly and maintain a safe, supportive classroom.

Skills

1:1 teaching

Small group instruction

Safety Care

Time management

Attendance & punctuality

Education

Bachelor's Degree or better in Education or related field

282/286 DOE certification or conditional certification

Job description

The Margaret Murphy Centers for Children (MMCC) is a special-purpose private school serving children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders. This is an intensive and collaborative program that operates year-round. MMCC students receive individualized educational and behavioral services provided by a team of professionals and providers. Following the model of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), certified Special Education teachers and Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs) supervise School Based Behavioral Health Professionals (SB-BHPs)/Ed Tech IIIs to work one-on-one with students to meet educational and behavioral goals with efficiency, continuity, and ultimately…SUCCESS.

The Margaret Murphy Center’s Auburn Day Treatment program (Pre K-8) is looking for a professional who is dedicated, compassionate, creative, and disciplined to join our team. Such professionals will find a position that offers experience with best practices, a chance to make a difference, and an opportunity to have fun. MMCC will provide the initial and ongoing training necessary to become an effective Special Education Teacher, allowing for a wealth of experiences vital to professional development.

The ideal candidate for the Special Education Teacher position at MMCC will have:

-A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

-282 or 286 DOE certification or documentation from the DOE that candidate is conditionally certified, with the expectation that candidate is enrolled in schooling to complete full certification requirements.

-Experience working with children with developmental and/or emotional disabilities

-Excellent teaching skills, both 1:1 and small group

-Confidence with Safety Care strategies

-Excellent attendance and punctuality

-Strong time management skills that result in the ability to meet deadlines and support students directly as necessary

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $60,070.40-$75,088.00annually , depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. Eligible employees are also offered a comprehensive benefits package.

MMCC offers up to 8 weeks of paid vacation time and paid holidays each year for our Special Education Teachers! YES- MMCC is a year‑round school for children, but we offer extensive vacation benefits!

Please visit our website at:

margaretmurphycenters.org

The Margaret Murphy Center for Children owned and operated by John F. Murphy Homes, Inc., and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full‑time

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor Degree or better in Education or related field.

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