Preschool Special Education Teacher

Spurwink Services•Saco, ME

About The Position

Be a leader in the classroom and help guide students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities towards successful outcomes. Become a Spurwink Special Education Teacher and you'll be empowered to develop individualized learning plans in a therapeutic and supportive team environment. As a leader in the classroom, it will be your responsibility to establish a culture of learning and respect, while nurturing individual relationships with every one of your students. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career with an opportunity for advancement, we are waiting for you. The starting salary for this position is $56,160.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Maine State certification as Teacher of Exceptional Students (282 Birth - 5 yrs) or be eligible for 282 certification
A letter of eligibility for 282 certification is required if less than professionally/provisionally certified

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering instruction
Implementing goals for Individual Education Plans and monitoring progress
Coaching
Providing behavior management aligned with an integrated therapeutic model
Creating and maintaining a classroom culture that supports the therapeutic model
Providing oversight of Educational Technicians III assigned to their classrooms

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision
Pet Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
Tuition Reimbursement
25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
Career Advancement Opportunities
Flexibility of Schedules
Generous Paid Time Off
Opportunity for Same Day Pay
Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)