Welcome to Maine School Solutions! At Maine School Solutions, we provide individualized therapeutic support and educational services to those students identified as special education and that have not been successful in public school in grades K - 12. All students have an assigned school social worker and are supported by Behavioral Health Professionals (BHP), Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists. MSS is seeking student-centered Special Education Teacher | Case Managerat the Pineview Learning Center (PLC) to work in small groups with K-6 students with diverse academic and functional needs in an ABA-based program. The student population at PLC includes learners with global and developmental delays, including level 2 and 3 autism.

Position:

Special Education Teacher /

Case Manager Location:

Monmouth, ME Compensation:

$55K-$60K Plus Excellent Benefits!

Benefits:

Paid school vacations, holidays, snow days & Earned Paid Leave at 64 hours/year Great work / life balance (only 211 workdays per year) Shortened summer session & school schedule (T, W, and Th.) Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Health Flexible Spending Account, Legal, Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Supplemental Life, AD&D, and Employee Assistance Programs.

Our Philosophy:

At Maine School Solutions, we provide individualized therapeutic support and educational services to students identified in special education with behavioral, social, and emotional needs that have not been successful in public school in grades K - 12 and need a more structured and supported environment with specially designed instruction. All students have an assigned school social worker and are supported by Behavioral Health Professionals (BHP), Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists.

Requirements:

Completed Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Maine Department of Education 282 Special Education Certification Preferred, however licensed teachers and/or candidates who are eligible for conditional 282 licensure will also be considered. Valid Driver's License and Clean Criminal Background Check.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist students in achieving academic success by providing our students regular guidance, mentoring, and support during class. Develop weekly lesson plans that may need to be individualized to student's current academic level and abilities. Provide direction and supervision to BHP's when needed. Participate as member of our education and treatment teams which facilitate individual counseling as well as group counseling and assessment when needed. Assist with managing classroom behavior in accordance with student IEP's by enforcing rules and procedures. Demonstrate and maintain professional boundaries with students at all times. The school follows a traditional schedule which includes a modified eight-week summer schedule. Perform as a case manager with a caseload of 6-12 students which includes writing IEP's, developing goals, and attending IEP meetings. Assist BHP's with de-escalating students when needed. Create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing learning environment.

Company Summary:

Maine School Solutions locations are approved day treatment programs licensed by the Maine Department of Education as special purpose private schools. Maine School Solutions believe that all students can learn, achieve at high standards, and have abilities and talents that are worthy of being identified and supported. Maine School Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

driver's license (Required) Special Education Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person