Functional Academics Special Education Teacher ( K-4) Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Functional Academics Special Education Teacher ( K-4)

JobID:

684

Position Type:

Special Education/Special Education Teacher Date Posted:

4/23/2025

Location:

Congin School The Westbrook School Department is seeking a full time Special Education Teacher for our Functional Academics program at Congin School. The position will require providing instruction for students in grades K-4 with a range of functional academic and executive functioning needs within the special education and general education settings. The qualified candidates will be given: competitive salaries and benefits, three college courses paid each year (University of Maine rate), continued professional development, and opportunities for summer employment. The candidate will become part of our devoted, friendly, and collaborative special education team. Westbrook School District Special Services Department provides student-centered instruction to support the diverse learning needs of students districtwide, in grades kindergarten through high school. Our innovative and dedicated staff employ evidence based literacy and mathematics programs to promote student success. We offer programming and a variety of related services across a continuum of settings. These programs foster a learning community that supports student’s academic, social-emotional, functional, and pre-vocational needs. Our Special Services Department offers a collaborative work environment that sets high expectations for our staff and students. Our commitment to students and families is unsurpassed. Our culturally rich and equity focused district fosters an environment where staff and students work together to fulfill our mission. Congin School is a warm and welcoming school community located in Westbrook, Maine. At Congin, we celebrate academic growth in our students, embrace multiculturalism and work hard to ensure our students are also developing both socially and emotionally. Congin School is proud to be a BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) school where all staff collaborate to ensure every student is recognized, heard and thriving within our school community. Our curriculum is builty upon foundational skills in literacy and numeracy and allow for differentiation in the classroom. At Congin, we have multiple supports in place that allow students to access their learning in ways that match their individual needs and preferred learning styles. We engage in school wide initiatives and activities that promote a true sense of belonging for our students and staff and we make every effort to demonstrate that each member of our school family knows they are safe and welcome to be themselves. Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine’s largest city, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education.

We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our

One Promise:

The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!

TO APPLY

Vist the Employment page of our website, www.westbrookschools.org to be directed to Frontline.
All candidates must complete:
– online application
– upload the following documents: resume, transcripts, proof of certification, licensure, and CHRC, and three current letters of reference

Certification:

Maine State Special Education Certification 282 EOE Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce to support a vibrant, culturally rich, and equity-focused school district.