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Job Description Job Posting: IEP Building Coordinator Department of Special Services The Department of Special Services is seeking a dedicated and collaborative IEP Building Coordinator to support our schools. This leadership position plays a key role in ensuring high-quality, inclusive, and compliant special education services at the building level. The coordinator will work closely with administrators, teachers, and support staff to meet the diverse needs of students and ensure effective implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Key Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate special education staff. Serve as the LEA (Local Education Agency) representative in IEP and related meetings. Facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring procedural compliance and timely documentation. Oversee specialized programs and student placements. Review IEPs for accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations. Lead weekly professional learning and collaboration...

Job Description RSU 57 86 West Road Waterboro, ME 04087 Registered School Nurse - Massabesic Middle School Qualifications: Must hold a current license in the State of Maine as a Registered Professional Nurse Bachelor of Science degree (four year) from an accredited institution Valid provision or professional state certificate to serve as a school nurse Completed fingerprinting in accordance with school requirements Minimum of two years nursing experience in pediatrics, community health or as a school nurse Holds current BLS certification Reports to: Building administration and superintendent Job Goal: To provide health services that ensure health and safety of students and staff in RSU 57 Essential Functions: Ability to create and maintain positive relations with students, school personnel, parents and citizens within scope of practice Ability to collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders to maintain high quality of services...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room - Moore Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a committed and collaborative Educational Technician III to support Special Education students at Moore Middle School. Under the direction of the School Principal and in close collaboration with school Special Education staff, the Ed Tech implements academic and positive behavioral support plans, helping to ensure a high-quality education program and success for every student. The Ed Tech supports student engagement in academics individually and in small groups, promoting instructional goals and motivating learning. The Ed Tech also assists with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, and non-academic time. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Support and provide direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings to...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Special Education Teacher, Special Purpose - Multiple Openings, 26-27 SY POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks skilled, compassionate, and highly structured Special Education Teachers to lead Special Purpose Pre-K classrooms serving students whose Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) require a more intensive, specialized setting. These classrooms are designed to provide intensive, individualized support within a low student-to-staff ratio environment, addressing the developmental, behavioral, communication, and learning needs of young children with disabilities. In this role, the teacher is responsible for designing and implementing individualized and group instruction that address goals listed on student's Individual Education Programs (IEP's), creating a structured and predictable classroom environment, and leading a team of Education Technicians. This role also serves as the primary point person and first line of support...

Job Description SUMMARY: Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. Location: Connors, Montello, Farwell Salary: Salary: $45,518.26 - $85,857.27 (SY26/27) 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. Encourage good citizenship. Instructs...

Job Description SUMMARY: To use instructional practices to meet English Language Learners' proficiency English levels for students at their appropriate grade level. Location: Connors, McMahon, LMS Salary: Salary: $43,350.73 - $81,769.12 + Stipend (SY25/26) 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. Teaches district approved curriculum aligned to Maine Learning Results and local learning expectations. Implements the LAU PLAN at assigned school. Maintains records and meets federal, state, and local mandates. Works with district directors, ELL...

Job Description SUMMARY: Join an innovative team of educators supporting students with special needs in a unique and specialized setting attached to a community school. To meet the needs of students with complex learning and developmental needs, Lewiston Schools has established a multidisciplinary intensive education program designed to support students with individualized programming while encouraging them to benefit from their peers and offer access to naturalistic teaching settings. Location: McMahon Salary Range: Starting at $58,800.00 This role is part of a highly supported team building on a strong programmatic structure for all classrooms with opportunities to individualize and innovate. The special educators will help to create a flexible class environment favorable to learning and personal independence; to establish meaningful social interaction with peers; to motivate students to strengthen social, executive functioning, and foundational learning skills...

Job Description Summary: A behavior analyst studies students with behaviors that are interfering with the educational process to a significant degree. The behaviors may be the direct manifestation of a disability, or learned behaviors that significantly disrupt learning for the student and / or classmates. Location: Connors, Farwell, Geiger, McMahon Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 89% 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; paid sick leave and vacation time; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement and more! BCBAs focus on behaviors that can be observed and measured through data collection. They try to find specific influences and look for new ways to replace behaviors with more appropriate responses. BCBAs are...

Job Description SUMMARY: Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) within RISE/Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools. Salary Range: $20.06 - $27.04 (SY25/26) 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; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. This includes all academic and social opportunities throughout the day. Examples of this are any and...

Job Description SUMMARY: Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) within RISE/Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools. Salary Range: $20.06 - $27.04 (SY25/26) 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; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. This includes all academic and social opportunities throughout the day. Examples of this are any and...

Job Description SUMMARY: Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) within RISE/Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools. Salary Range: $20.06 - $27.04/hour 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; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. This includes all academic and social opportunities throughout the day. Examples of this are any and all...

Job Description SUMMARY: Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) within RISE/Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools. Salary Range: $20.06 - $27.04/hour 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; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. This includes all academic and social opportunities throughout the day. Examples of this are any and all...

Job Description SUMMARY: Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) within RISE/Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools. Salary Range: $20.86 - $28.12 (SY 26-27) 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; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! Location: McMahon, Lewiston Middle School, Lewiston High School ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. This includes all academic and...

Job Description SUMMARY: Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in Resource Room. Salary Range: $20.09-$27.04 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; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. This includes all academic and social opportunities throughout the day. Examples of this are any and all academic instruction and include other areas throughout a student's day such as lunch, recess, hallway transitions, and breaks with peers and...

Job Description SUMMARY: Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) within RISE/Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools. Salary Range: $20.06 - $27.04 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; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. This includes all academic and social opportunities throughout the day. Examples of this are any and all academic...

Job Description SUMMARY: Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. Location: Connors, Geiger, McMahon Salary: $45,518.26 - $85,857.57 (SY26/27) + 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. Encourage good citizenship. Instructs...

Job Description Elementary School Nurse RSU 57 Vacancy will be posted until a suitable candidate is found. Qualifications Must hold a current license in the State of Maine as a Registered Professional Nurse Bachelor of Science degree (four-year) from an accredited institution Valid provisional or professional state certificate to serve as a school nurse Completed fingerprinting in accordance with school requirements Minimum of two years of nursing experience in pediatrics, community health, or as a school nurse Holds current BLS certification Reports to Building administration and superintendent Job Goal To provide health services that ensure the health and safety of students and staff in RSU 57. Essential Functions Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, and citizens within scope of practice Ability to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to maintain high-quality...

Job Description TITLE: Director of Early Childhood Special Education (Ages 3-5) POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Early Childhood Special Education provides district wide leadership for the implementation and continuous improvement of special education services for children ages 3-5 across Portland Public Schools (PPS) and the district's mixed-delivery early childhood network. As PPS assumes responsibility for providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 3-5 through a phased transition from Child Development Services (CDS), this position plays a critical role in leading a cohesive, developmentally appropriate Early Childhood Special Education system. The Director informs and leads operation of policies, procedures, service delivery models, and cross-system partnerships across PPS-operated public pre-K classrooms and in community-based partner settings (e.g., Head Start, child care centers, family child care programs). The Director ensures that...