What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at KidsPeace?
Special Education Teacher
KidsPeace School – Orono, ME
KidsPeace School in Orono, Maine is looking for a caring, creative, and committed Special Education Teacher who wants to make a real difference for students with emotional and behavioral needs. If you’re passionate about individualized instruction, relationship-based teaching, and working as part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Special Education Teacher at KidsPeace, you’ll work in a therapeutic school setting where education and emotional support go hand in hand. You’ll teach Maine State standards while adapting lessons to meet each student’s unique learning and behavioral needs. Class sizes are small, and you’ll be supported by Education Technicians and a multidisciplinary treatment team.
What You’ll Do
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Teach academic and functional skills based on each student’s IEP and developmental level.
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Create engaging lesson plans that introduce, reinforce, review, and enrich learning.
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Use positive behavior supports and classroom strategies to keep students safe, engaged, and successful.
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Provide individualized instruction and behavior support throughout the school day.
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Supervise and collaborate with Education Technicians in the classroom.
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Write IEPs, report cards, progress notes, and other required documentation.
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Collect data and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
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Support students with social-emotional learning and daily living skills as needed.
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Participate in team meetings and collaborate with families, clinicians, and residential staff.
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Help create a structured, predictable classroom environment where students can thrive.
What We’re Looking For
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Maine DOE Special Education Certification (Cert 282)
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Targeted need, provisional, or conditional certification considered with a plan to obtain Cert 282.
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Fingerprinting Certification (CHRC) required.
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Bachelor’s degree in Education with Special Education eligibility.
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Experience teaching in special education preferred, but supportive mentoring is available.
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Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
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A genuine interest in working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Why Teachers Choose KidsPeace
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Small class sizes and strong classroom support
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Collaborative, team-based environment
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Therapeutic model that supports both students and teachers
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Meaningful work that truly changes lives
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Supportive leadership and structured school day