Anticipated Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator and Instructional Strategist

Job Description

Position Title: Anticipated Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator and Instructional Strategist

Location: Mitchell School
Reports To: Josie Chadbourne

Position Start Date: July 1, 2026

Required Certification: 282 Professional Certificate K-3 or K-12

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator and Instructional Strategist for the 2026/27 school year. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working in special education programming k-3 or k-12, with pre-k experience a plus but not a requirement. They will also have experience acting as an LEA for IEP meetings and a general knowledge of procedural compliance with IDEA. This person will be well versed in special education documentation and be prepared to support staff throughout the process. Additionally, this individual will have experience working within and developing early elementary specialized programs (ie functional life skills, behavior, and resource settings). They will be prepared to offer curriculum and instructional support to staff in regard to big picture programmatic needs as well as strategize around specific student needs. An understanding of positive behavior support plan development, data IEP goal development, collection methods, MTSS systems and evaluation procedures will be beneficial. Position responsibilities include:

Facilitates IEP meetings for all 3, 4, and 5 year olds with IEPs in Preschool programming.

Ensures IEP/evals/meeting timeline compliance for 3, 4, and 5 year olds.

Acts as liaison between the Kittery School District and outside providers (ie CDS, contracted providers, other district PreK programs, etc.)

Provide coaching to special educators within pre k and early childhood programs regarding instructional strategies, program development, evaluations, behavior plans, classroom management

Provide direct support to staff regarding students with particularly challenging needs

Candidates must submit to a Criminal History Record Check through the Maine Department of Education.

Required Application Materials:
Completed Applitrack Application

Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (Not required for School Nutrition or Custodial positions)
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.
A copy of current certification (if applicable)
3 current letters of reference
Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years

Internal candidates may apply in writing [email protected]

Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

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Southern York County ~ Kittery is the primary entry point, via Interstate 95, for vacationland, at the southeastern most corner of the State. Directly east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, across the Piscataqua River at its entrance to the Atlantic Ocean, Kittery is the oldest Township in Maine (Inc. 1647). It was named after the manor of "Kittery Court" at Kingswear in Devon, England. A four season community with weather moderated by the gulf current influence. Kittery is within an hour's drive of the cultural, sporting and outdoor activities of Boston, Portland, and the White Mountains.