83 special education teachers jobs found

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 Position Title:Educational Technician II Social Emotional Learning Program Location:Shapleigh School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Social Emotional Learning program (ACHIEVE) who struggle with various functional and behavioral challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades 6-8 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work in small groups. At times, this person...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Social Emotional Learning Program Location:Shapleigh School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Social Emotional Learning program (ACHIEVE) who struggle with various functional and behavioral challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades 4-6 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At times, this...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Social Emotional Learning Program Location:Mitchell Elementary School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Social Emotional Learning program (ACHIEVE) who struggle with various functional and behavioral challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades K-3 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Functional Lifeskills Program Location:Shapleigh School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with 4-8th grade students in the Functional Lifeskills program who struggle with various functional challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades 4-8 grade with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At times, this person may need...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Functional Life skills Program Location:Mitchell Elementary School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Functional Lifeskills program who struggle with various functional challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades K-3 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At times, this person may need to...

Job Description Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Building Coordinator Full Time Mildred L. Day School, Arundel, ME, US Salary Range: $118,754.00 To $137,359.00 Annually Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Building Coordinator - Mildred L. Day School Salary Range: Approx. $118,754 - $137,359 Position Overview: The Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Coordinator serves as a dynamic, developing leader who provides school-wide leadership while simultaneously managing and coordinating building-level special education services. This role is a key member of the school-based leadership team, working collaboratively with the Principal, the Director of Special Services, district-wide administrators, instructional leaders, and educators to drive transformative student growth, foster inclusive practices, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate operates with a mindset of continuous learning, serving as both an instructional leader and an...

Job Description Director of Special Education/Services Full Time District Office, Kennebunk, ME, US Salary Range: $142,800.00 To $164,566.00 Annually Director of Special Education/Services Reports To: Superintendent of Schools Supervision: Directly supervises administrative office staff, IEP Coordinators, 504 Coordinator, Assistive Technologists, and oversees Special Education Teachers and Educational Technicians. Terms of Employment: Full-time, Year-round, Union, Salaried Position Pay Range: $142,800 - $164,566 as per Administrator Association CBA, Salary Schedule A (CY 2026-2027) As Director of Special Services, you will serve as the educational leader of the Special Services Department, responsible for articulating the district's mission, vision, and educational goals to faculty, staff, families, students, and the public. You will promote the development and sustainability of best practices related to the effective implementation of Individualized Education...

Job Description Assistant Principal / IEP Coordinator Position Overview The Assistant Principal / IEP Coordinator serves as a dynamic, developing leader who provides school-wide leadership while simultaneously managing and coordinating building-level special education services. This role is a key member of the school-based leadership team, working collaboratively with the Principal, the Director of Special Services, district-wide administrators, instructional leaders, and educators to drive transformative student growth, foster inclusive practices, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate operates with a mindset of continuous learning, serving as both an instructional leader and an administrative expert in special services. Salary Range: Approx. $118,754 - $137,359. Supervision and Evaluation Reports to: The designated school Principal and the Director of Special Services. Manages/Supervises: Designated school-based staff members, including Classroom,...

Job Description TITLE: Early Childhood Services Coordinator POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Early Childhood Special Education, the Early Childhood Services Coordinator serves as the primary point person for coaching, problem-solving, and day-to-day support within Early Childhood Special Education classrooms for children ages 35 across Portland Public Schools (PPS) and community-based partner programs participating in the district's mixed delivery early childhood system. The Coordinator is the first line of support for educators and building leaders, providing timely, responsive guidance when students or staff experience challenges, and ensuring that concerns are addressed proactively, consistently, and in alignment with best practice. As Portland Public Schools transitions responsibility for providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 35 from Child Development Services (CDS), the Early Childhood Services...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Resource Room - Talbot Community School, 26-27 SY POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Resource Room at Talbot Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. Applicant should have a strong working knowledge and experience in PBIS or similar frameworks that support students' social/emotional growth. The ability to relate positively to students, parents, and staff is essential to this position. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and ensure student progress toward IEP goals. Act as case manager, ensuring compliance with Maine Unified Special Education Regulations-Chapter 101...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, Maine 04087 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Massabesic Middle School POSITION SUMMARY: Designs, delivers, and explicitly teaches evidence-based instruction in executive functioning skills (including organization, time management, task initiation, and goal setting) and social-emotional learning (including emotional self-regulation, self-advocacy, social communication, and coping strategies) tailored to student IEP goals. Collaborates with school counselors, social workers, and general education teachers to integrate positive behavioral interventions, executive functioning strategies, and social-emotional supports across all learning environments. REPORTS TO: Director and Assistant Director of Special Education & Building Administrators QUALIFICATIONS: Current Maine Teacher Certification appropriate for grade level and specialty area Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support (Breathe Program) Moore Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified special educator for our Breathe Program at Lyman Moore Middle School. The Special Education Teacher / Case Manager works with Breathe Program students in both mainstream and special education settings, and collaborates with the Breathe Program Social Worker and BCBA to determine optimal programming for students. The Breathe Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based specially designed instruction to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks Serve as case...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, 3-5 Resource Room - Longfellow Elementary, 26-27 SY Join our Longfellow Team! Portland Public Schools seeks a highly qualified special educator at Longfellow Elementary School to support special education students in grades 3-5. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction in alignment with IEP's to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals and reporting and communicating data to all constituencies. Candidates should have familiarity with K-5 curriculum, strong relationship-building skills, and a collaborative, data-driven approach. Candidates should have experience with Restorative Practices, PBIS or similar frameworks that support students' social and emotional growth and learning as well as knowledge of intervention practices to support students academic growth. ESSENTIAL...

Job Description RSU #23 Jameson Elementary School Special Education Teacher, grades PreK-2 Full-time Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, RSU 23 is a 700 student, three-school district seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team. You will work with a team of providers at Jameson Elementary School to implement programming for students with intensive needs, primarily served in the special education setting. The successful candidate should possess the following: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Citizenship, residency or work visa Maine Department of Education CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting Maintains or is eligible for Maine Department of Education Teaching Certificate (286 or 282 PreK and K-8 ) QUALIFICATIONS / JOB SUMMARY: Conduct academic evaluations and classroom observations Fulfill case management duties, including paperwork and consultation with classroom teachers...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher / Case Manager - Moore Middle School POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered Special Education Teacher / Case Manager to join our teaching faculty at Moore Middle School. The successful candidate will be adept at providing an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the academic, social, and emotional development of individuals, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and adjusting curricular and instructional materials to monitor student progress and meet the needs of a range of learners. Communicating and interacting with students, parents, colleagues and community members are essential in this role. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in all academic and functional skill areas to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP)...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Beach Program (Self-Contained ASD) Ocean Ave Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified special educator for a specialized program based at Ocean Ave Elementary School. This specialized district offeringcalled the Beach Programserves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neuro-developmental and communication disorders in grades K12. The program is designed to support these students in learning to function as independently as possible by strengthening and building academic and adaptive skills, functional communication, and positive behaviors. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide systematic, evidence-based programming to address characteristics of ASD that are interfering with the success of students in the program, in collaboration with other professionals such as the SLP, OT, PT and BCBA Provide evidence-based instruction, grounded in the district...

Job Description MSAD 6 is seeking a dynamic Special Education Teacher (Resource) to join the instructional staff at our Alternative Education program for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will provide direct instruction to the students in the class according to their Individualized Educational Program. Applicants for this position must have degree(s) required in major area of study; Maine Department of Education certification with a #282 endorsement; experience related to the instruction of students of similar age and in the subject area(s) to be assigned; demonstrated positive, professional relationships with students and colleagues; and evidence of a strong desire to work with school-age youth. Salaries and benefits may be found on the District website in the Agreement between the MSAD 6 Board of Directors and the Saco Valley Teachers Association. For more information on this vacancy, please contact Dr. Kathryn Hawes , Director of Special Services....

Job Description Special Education Teacher - Resource Room - Student Support Reports To IEP Coordinator, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services Salary Range Salary Range: $57,392 - $109,152 annually, pursuant to the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Appendix I Salary Scale (2026-2027) Position Summary The Resource Room Teacher provides specially designed instruction and support to students whose social-emotional, self-regulation, executive functioning, communication, and learning needs impact their ability to fully access the general education environment. The Resource Program focuses on developing the foundational skills students need to successfully participate in school, build relationships, manage emotions, solve problems, and engage in learning. The teacher collaborates with students, families, educators, and related service providers to create individualized programming that promotes independence, resilience, self-awareness, and academic...

Job Description Special Education Teacher - Resource Room - Student Support Reports To IEP Coordinator, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services Salary Range Salary Range: $57,392 - $109,152 annually, pursuant to the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Appendix I Salary Scale (2026-2027) Position Summary The Resource Room Teacher provides specially designed instruction and support to students whose social-emotional, self-regulation, executive functioning, communication, and learning needs impact their ability to fully access the general education environment. The Resource Program focuses on developing the foundational skills students need to successfully participate in school, build relationships, manage emotions, solve problems, and engage in learning. The teacher collaborates with students, families, educators, and related service providers to create individualized programming that promotes independence, resilience, self-awareness, and academic...