Special Education Teacher - Elementary School-Portland

Job Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!! Be a leader in the classroom and help guide students with behavioral and developmental challenges towards successful outcomes. Become a Spurwink Special Education Teacher and you'll be empowered to develop individualized learning plans in a therapeutic and supportive team environment. As a leader in the classroom, it will be your responsibility to establish a culture of learning and respect, while nurturing individual relationships with each and every one of your students. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for advancement, we are waiting for you. This position pays between $42,640 - $50,960 depending on experience. Robust Benefits Package: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service) Identity Theft Insurance Pet Insurance BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE: Career Advancement Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually) Student Loan Assistance Generous Paid Time Off Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts Opportunity for Same Day Pay Don't apply to just any job. Jumpstart your career with Spurwink by getting in touch with us today. DUTIES: This individual will be responsible for working with an educational and clinical team in developing and delivering educational programming for a variety of students with significant emotional, behavioral, academic, and mental health needs. This position requires both classroom management and management of instructional responsibilities to include, but not limited to, implementing CARE principles, delivering assessment tools, creating lesson plans, writing IEPs, coordinating with the clinical team, supervising educational technicians, involvement in TCI safety restraints, BHP, ISP, and IEP tracking and various other duties in a day treatment special education setting. QUALIFICATIONS: Maine State certification as Teacher of Exceptional Students (282) or Teacher of Students with Severe Intellectual and Associated Impairments (286), as appropriate to the position and age level of students or eligibility for conditional certification as a special education teacher. Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Welcome to ATX Learning

MISSION Spurwink provides behavioral health and education services for children, adults and families. VISION OF SUCCESS Children, adults and families affected by behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities living healthy, engaged lives in their communities. HISTORY IN 1960, SPURWINK SERVED 8 BOYS We began with one house in Portland, Maine. Today, Spurwink has 37 active homes serving children, and another 18 homes serving its adult program. Spurwink's 6 special education schools serve children ranging from 5 to 21 years of age. Starting with a handful of employees, Spurwink today draws much of its strength from its nearly 1000 employees. Our values remain the same. They are the cornerstone of what we do and how we deliver services: Developing positive self regard in those we serve by honoring and respecting who they are, and then building upon the strengths of the individual and the family.