Special Education Teacher, Self Contained

Bangor School Department; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bangor School Department is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a self-contained classroom at William S. Cohen School in Bangor, Maine. A valid Special Education Teacher certification is required, with autism and emotional disability experience preferred.

The teacher will develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans, working as part of a collaborative team. Safety Care Training certification is required or must be obtained.

Qualifications

• Certification as Special Education Teacher is required.
• Experience working with students with autism and emotional disabilities preferred.
• Must be certified and able to implement Safety Care Training.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Ability to develop and implement behavioral intervention plans.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to be an IEP Coordinator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff and families.
• Participate in IEP meetings and team planning.

Education

Special Education Teacher Certification (282)

Job description

Special Education Teacher, Self Contained JobID: 3023

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Special Education, Self-Contained
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Closing Date: When candidate is found.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - SELF CONTAINED CLASSROOM - WILLIAM S. COHEN SCHOOL

• Certification as Special EducationTeacher necessary (282).
• Experience working with students who have autism, and emotional disabilities preferred
• Certified and able to implement strategies of Safety Care Training necessary
• Ability to develop and implement individual education plans necessary
• Ability to develop and implement behavioral intervention plans required
• Ability to work as part of a team necessary
• Willingness to be an IEP Coordinator preferred
• $47,549 - $108,355 annually, depending on education level and experience