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Special Education Teacher | South Berwick, ME Full-Time | School-Based |

Salary:

$60,000

• 85,000 At Community Autism Services, we know that great outcomes for students start with great support for teachers. You won't be handed a caseload and left to figure it out
• you'll have BCBAs, clinical leadership, and a collaborative team behind you every step of the way.

We build environments where teachers thrive, and where the work you do has a measurable, lasting impact on students' lives.

WHAT SETS US APART

Embedded BCBA support and collaborative consultation on every caseload A culture that prioritizes data-driven instruction without losing the human element Real investment in your professional development

• ABA, trauma-informed practice, AAC, secondary transition, and more Meaningful, stable work in South Berwick's growing school-based programs A leadership team that has worked in the field and genuinely gets it Our Approach CAS operates within Berwick Public Schools as a state-aligned district.

Our SPED teachers hold the Maine teaching license with Special Education endorsement serve across program types

• ASD, Affective Needs
• through training, experience, and collaboration rather than separate licensure tracks. We believe every classroom should be a place of high expectations, evidence-based practice, and genuine connection. Role Overview The Special Education Teacher is the heartbeat of the classroom. You'll design and deliver individualized, evidence-based instruction to students with a range of needs
• from students on the autism spectrum (non-verbal to social skills) to students with affective/emotional needs and those served through our programs. You'll partner closely with BCBAs, paraprofessionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure every student's IEP is not just compliant
• but meaningful.

What You'll Do

IEP CASE MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE

Serve as case manager for a caseload of students with disabilities; write data-driven, compliant IEPs with meaningful, measurable goals Facilitate annual IEP meetings, triennial evaluations, and eligibility determinations in partnership with the multidisciplinary team Develop and monitor progress toward academic, behavioral, communication, and functional goals Complete required documentation

• progress reports, meeting notes, prior written notices
• accurately and on time Participate in

MTSS/RTI

processes for students approaching or holding special education eligibility

INSTRUCTION & DIFFERENTIATION

Deliver structured, individualized instruction aligned to each student's IEP goals and Maine Academic Standards Implement evidence-based instructional strategies including discrete trial teaching, NDBIs, and structured teaching approaches Differentiate instruction across modalities and learning profiles; adapt curriculum for students with mild-to-profound needs Support and implement AAC systems

• SGDs, PECS, and manual sign
• in coordination with SLPs and BCBAs Collaborate with general education teachers on push-in/co-teaching models, accommodations, and modifications for students in inclusive settings

BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Partner with BCBAs on the development, implementation, and monitoring of FBAs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) Collect behavioral and instructional data consistently

• frequency, duration, ABC, interval
• and use it to drive instructional decisions Implement trauma-informed, restorative-justice-aligned practices and de-escalation strategies in the classroom For Affective Needs classrooms: coordinate wraparound care with mental health providers, school counselors, and when appropriate, medical and law enforcement partners

TEAM LEADERSHIP & PARAPROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

Supervise, train, and coach paraprofessionals and classroom support staff in daily implementation of student programs Provide real-time feedback and structured coaching to paras on instructional delivery, behavior support, and data collection Communicate effectively with families

• building trust, sharing progress, and partnering on goals in and out of the IEP process Actively participate in school-based MTSS, problem-solving, and grade-level teams What We're Looking For Licensure & Credential Requirements We accept applicants who meet any of the following New Hampshire credential pathways: Must be Maine certified or eligible for certification to teach Special Education.

Bachelor's degree + Maine teaching license including Special Education Endorsements Demonstrated ability to: Deliver specially designed instruction. Differentiate instruction for diverse learners. Collaborate with parents and multidisciplinary teams. Maintain high expectations while supporting students with significant disabilities. BONUS

• NICE TO HAVE Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish Training or certification in CPI, Safety-Care, or similar crisis prevention/intervention frameworks Experience with school-based IEP platforms such as Infinite Campus or Frontline Compensation & Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Paid school-year schedule following the district academic calendar Ongoing professional development: ABA, AAC, trauma-informed practices, secondary transition, and more Career pathways into lead teacher, program specialist, and instructional coaching roles About CAS Community Autism Services is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and families while creating meaningful, sustainable careers for our team members.

We believe exceptional outcomes start with well-supported educators

• through strong leadership, thoughtful systems, and a culture rooted in collaboration and growth.

As part of a nationwide organization, CAS combines the stability of scale with the heart of a community-based provider. Whether you work in elementary ASD programs or secondary affective needs classrooms, you'll find opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact on the students who need you most. Community Autism Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.