Closing Date:
05/13/2024 Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Join our Longfellow Team! Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified special educator at Longfellow Elementary School. 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 the ability to relate positively to students, parents, and staff and experience with Restorative Practices, PBIS or similar frameworks that support students’ social/emotional growth.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as case manager and oversee each student’s IEP, ensuring compliance with requirements in the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations-Chapter 101 including timelines related to the IEP process and IEP development.
• 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- monitor and share data, and input into Acuity
• Collaborate with regular education teachers, ed techs, and service providers (speech therapists, OT, PT, social workers, etc.) regarding educational needs, accommodations and modifications.
• Administer academic achievement assessments for initial referrals and other reviews as needed
• Attend meetings, professional development and in-service training.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization. Website: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
• Maine State Teacher of Disabilities 282 (K-8) or (7-12) depending on grade level. Website: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/application