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Special Education Teacher
- Portland, ME
- Maine Behavioral Healthcare
- Full Time - Day Shift
- Professional - Nonclinical
- Req #: 182534
Summary
Special Education Teacher
The Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders is a full-service integrated treatment, research, and training center designed to meet the needs of Maine families, generate new treatment models, and advance autism science for the benefit of all.
Position Highlights:
- Minimum salary rate: $50,579
- Full Time
- Recognized leader: Nationally recognized for our Three Pillar Care Model.
- Growth: Largest Employer in the State and the largest Healthcare provider in Northern New England
What you will do:
- Provide instruction, with the support of the Educational Technicians, to support learning within 1:1 and small group settings
- Prepare lessons and educational activities specifically designed to meet the goals and objectives of each IEP and ensure that materials are available and organized when needed
- Participate in transition planning; arrange and support student transitions to their next placement and coordinate information related to educational needs and services with the sending and receiving school or institution
Responsibilities
- Monitor student progress through collecting and analyzing data and provide required reports on student progress in a timely manner
- Organize and oversee the duties of classroom staff to ensure the provision of an effective, orderly, and student-focused classroom environment
- Meet regularly with classroom staff to ensure consistency in implementation and to address questions/concerns in a timely manner
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) – “What you will need”:
- 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.
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