Special Education Early Childhood Coordinator

Msad #51 • Cumberland, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MSAD #51 is seeking a professional to serve as our Coordinator for special education services for children aged 3 and 4, beginning with the 2026-27 School Year. This position will provide leadership and consultation to stakeholders within our schools, lead the assessment and transition processes, ensure legal compliance, design and lead professional development, and foster strong instructional skills in a play-based learning environment. This is a teacher contract with a possibility of additional time during the summer, beginning July 1.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Valid Maine Department of Education teaching certificate with a 282 (Birth-age 5) Teacher: Child with Disabilities endorsement
• 5 or more years of experience with children in early childhood education or early elementary school

Nice To Haves

• 035 - Assistant Administrator of Special Education endorsement
• 030 - Administrator of Special Education endorsement
• Additional experience with special education
• Knowledge of the CDS system
• School leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and consultation to stakeholders within our schools
• Lead the assessment and transition processes
• Ensure legal compliance
• Design and lead professional development
• Foster strong instructional skills in a play-based learning environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level