Special Education Teacher, Resource Room - Reiche Elementary, 25-26 SY

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join their Resource Room at Rowe Elementary. This full-time position involves providing individualized instruction to students with diverse needs, ensuring compliance with IEPs, and collaborating with a team of professionals to foster an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of special education frameworks, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to supporting students' social and emotional growth. Join a vibrant community that values diversity and strives for educational equity, making a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education required.
• Maine State Teacher Certificate with relevant endorsements needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction to students with IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers and service providers for student success.
• Administer assessments and attend professional development.

Skills

Special Education Instruction

PBIS Framework

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Maine State Teacher Certificate

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Teacher, Resource Room, (Full Time) - Rowe Elementary, 25-26 SY
Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Resource Room at Rowe Elementary School. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students’ Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. Applicant should have a strong working knowledge and experience in PBIS or similar frameworks that support students’ social/emotional growth. The ability to relate positively to students, parents, and staff is essential to this position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district’s learning benchmarks
• Serve as case manager and oversee each student’s IEP, ensuring compliance with requirements in the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations-Chapter 101 including timelines related to the IEP process and IEP development
• Consult with regular education teachers on a regular basis regarding educational needs, accommodations and modifications
• Collaborate with related service providers (speech therapists, OT, PT, social workers, etc
• Administer academic achievement assessments for initial referrals and triennial reviews
• Attend meetings, professional development and in-service training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to develop working knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices
• Ability to develop and deliver standards-based, specially designed instruction (SDI) across curricular disciplines and grade levels
• Ability to lead therapeutic, instructional team via collaborative processes
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process for students with disabilities, specifically students within the functional life skills classroom
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into curricula
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
• Willingness to reflect on personal implicit bias and a commitment to challenging personal perspectives and deepening self-awareness
• Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
• Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome
• Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• Maine State Teacher Certificate with one of the following endorsements (more info):
  • 286 Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (PK-12)
  • 282 Teacher of Children with Disabilities (K-8)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• School-year position
• Permanent
• Full time, 1.0 FTE
• Not eligible for overtime

ABOUT REICHE:

Howard C.Reiche Community School, nestled in the urban West End neighborhood of Portland, is ranked the most wonderfully diverse of all elementary schools in Maine, celebrating 16 different home languages and students from 21 different birth countries. Over half our students are multilingual learners, and about a quarter of our students are welcome newcomers, recently arrived in America. Over 83% of our students qualify for free/ reduced lunch and 105 of our students are currently without a fixed residence. We value and nurture our relationships with our amazing, involved families and strive for an inclusive and equitable experience for all. Our dedicated support staff and talented teachers use their impressive skills to provide a quality education for all of our students. Our highly collaborative culture is joyful in the face of our important, challenging work. We have many partners in the West End Arts Community, including the Portland Symphony, Shoestring Theatre, the Portland Museum of Art, and more. We offer Chorus, Band and Strings for older students as well as extra-curricular sports and art classes for all ages. We are sustained by a unique Teacher-Led model that empowers our community of educators with distributed leadership and shared decision making. Every educator is on a committee that makes our school a better place. Get to know us and learn why our motto is: Come Experience the World At Reiche School!

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