Special Education Teacher You can be a teacher anywhere! Come and talk to us about a different experience.Specific Job Details:Starting ASAPBiddeford and Dayton Schools value teachers by providing resources and Flexi-planning/development time.Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, and outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. School Description: We expect staff and students to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.Brief Job Duties:The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:- Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning. - Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students. - Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans. - Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed. - Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services. - Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school. Full Job Description Certification/License:State Certification as a Special Education Teacher. Maine DOE 286 or 282Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Masters Degree in Special Education, preferredExperience: - Experience with students with moderate and severe disabilities. ABA and positive behavior support training is required.- Organizational skill and ability to lead a large team and work cooperatively with others. Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not required.Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches Views of the Saco River to its west Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland AreaLess than two hours north of Boston. Home to a growing population of diverse residents Picturesque downtown Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtownThriving economy Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking Equal OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools Dayton SchoolSouthern Maine Administrative Collaborative