Special Education Teacher (RootED) (Anticipated) - Longley School

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston, Allouez Township (ID, MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to enhance learning experiences for students. This role involves planning and adapting educational programs, building trust with students, and ensuring effective communication with parents. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Education and a valid teaching certificate with special education endorsements. Join a supportive environment where you can make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to their academic growth. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a chance to work in a collaborative setting focused on student success.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education with experience in Special Education preferred.
• Valid Teaching certificate with special education endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs.
• Monitors student progress and modifies curriculum as needed.
• Participates in weekly Special Ed Committee Meetings.

Skills

Curriculum Planning

Special Education Instruction

Classroom Management

Student Evaluation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Tools

IEP Forms

Job description

SUMMARY: Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.
Salary Range: $41,286.41 - $77,875.35 + Stipend

Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 15 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Builds trust and confidence with students.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods.
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Encourages good citizenship.
• Instructs individuals and groups on Special Ed skill areas.
• Monitors student progress in and outside resource room.
• Modifies curriculum.
• Maintains contact with parents of students.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Participates in weekly building Special Ed Committee Meetings.
• Administers testing evaluations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in education with experience in Special Education preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Teaching certificate with one or more special education endorsements.

Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.