Special Education Teacher-DD-COE K-12 - Maine Health
Portland, ME 04102
About the Job
- Position Summary
- The Special Education Teacher – Developmental Disorders designs, implements, and oversees the educational services for students in our year-round special purpose schools. The Special Education Teachers are integral members of the multidisciplinary education and treatment teams and support implementation of each student’s positive behavior support plan within the educational setting. The Special Education Teacher—Developmental Disorders oversees Education Technicians and ensures instructional services meet the prescribed academic, behavioral, and daily living needs of students in accordance with each student’s IEP. The teacher is also responsible for oversight of state requirements for student testing.
- Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
- License/Certifications: Maine Department of Education: Certification 282 – Teacher of Children with Disabilities.
- Experience: 1+ year of teaching experience with children with developmental disabilities.
- DOE fingerprinting required
- Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) specific to academic goals
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide education and care to students throughout the formative years (ages 5 – 20)
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
Source : Maine Health
