What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Middle School Adaptive Skills position at Mt. Blue Regional School District?
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Special Education Teacher - Adaptive Skills Program
Mt. Blue Middle School
School Year 2026-2027
Qualifications
- 2 years teaching experience, preferably in programs providing Section 28 medical services.
- BHP and SafetyCare Certification a plus
- Bachelor's Degree in the appropriate field. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current research, theory, and pedagogy related to students.
- Displays a philosophy consistent with that of the school district.
Certifications
- ME DOE State Licensure (282-conditional considered)
- Perform all case management responsibilities for students with disabilities on their caseloads:
- Schedule IEP meetings with parents and team. Follow the processes for room reservation, and subs for team members specific to the student’s school. Inform the special services administrative assistant of the date and purpose of the meeting.
- Request information from general education teachers and related service providers regarding student progress ahead of the meeting to ensure reports are available should a team member be unable to attend, and to have the necessary information for the written notice.
- Ensure evaluations are sent to parents 3 days before the meeting.
- Introduce and/or facilitate the IEP meeting.
- Take pertinent notes and develop the written notice for the meeting.
- Develop and send to parents progress reports of progress on goals quarterly, along with general education report cards.
- Develop and send all appropriate special education documentation (written notice, IEP, eligibility documentation, consent documentation).
- Communicate with parents of students on caseloads regarding progress or when requested by parents.
- Plan a program schedule for students in consultation with general education classroom teachers as appropriate.
- Provide training, direction, and supervision to education technicians regarding the educational program.
- Organize and maintain the classroom structure to maximize instruction.
- Maintain appropriate classroom management and safety procedures.
- Monitor student behavior across all school settings and provide consultation and assistance as needed.
- Administer, score, and summarize results of assessment measures given to students.
- Establish and maintain a system of evaluating and documenting student progress.
- Act as a resource by providing informal consultation to classroom teachers and other professionals as requested.
- Establish and model positive and open relationships with students, school personnel, and parents.
- Work collaboratively with the specialists providing supervision and oversight for the provision of the Section 28 school based and specialized rehabilitative and community services.
Education
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Special Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Experience
- 2 years teaching experience, preferably in billing program
Working Schedule
- Full time
- 180 days/year
- Occasional travel for meetings.
Reports To: Building Principal/Director of Special Services
Terms of Employment: As determined annually by the District.
Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually per the provision of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.