Special Education Teacher and Case Manager, Resource Room

•King Middle

Portland Public Schools

King Middle School

•Portland, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5913210

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today

Job Description

TITLE:

Special Education Teacher & Case Manager, Resource Room

•King Middle School

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered Special Education Teacher / Case Manager to join our teaching faculty at King Middle School. The successful candidate will be adept at providing an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the academic, social, and emotional development of individuals, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and adjusting curricular and instructional materials to monitor student progress and meet the needs of a range of learners. Communicating and interacting with students, parents, colleagues and community members are essential in this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in all academic and functional skill areas to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks

Serve as case manager and oversee each student's IEP, ensuring compliance with requirements in the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations-Chapter 101 including timelines related to the IEP process and IEP development

Consult with regular education teachers on a regular basis regarding educational needs, accommodations and modifications

Collaborate with related service providers (speech therapists, OT, PT, social workers, etc

Administer academic achievement assessments for initial referrals and triennial reviews

Attend meetings, professional development and in-service training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to develop working knowledge of PPS core and intervention curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices

Ability to develop and deliver standards-based, specially designed instruction (SDI) across curricular disciplines and grade levels

Ability to lead therapeutic, instructional team via collaborative processes

Understanding of the teaching/learning process for students with disabilities

Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education

Ability to infuse technology into curricula

Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community

Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

Willingness to reflect on personal implicit bias and a commitment to challenging personal perspectives and deepening self-awareness

Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university

Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome

Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)

At least one of the following Maine State Teacher Certificate endorsements (more info):

Endorsement 286 (Severe Impaired, K-12)

Endorsement 282 (Teacher of Children with Disabilities, K-8)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Schedule:

School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Assignment:

Permanent

Reports to: School Principal

Contract:

Part of PEA union (see 2025-2028 CBA here)

Salary:

Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA

Benefits:

Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT KING

Portland Public Schools is dedicated to providing a rich academic experience to support every student's path to success. As a staff member at King, you will become a part of an inclusive community of educators ready to share the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to thriving in a diverse environment. We strive to actively recruit, support, and retain BIPOC staff and to create a culturally responsive and representative learning environment where everyone feels connected, supported, recognized, and empowered. We focus on embracing the diversity of thought, identity, and experience of our staff and students, and on creating opportunities for fellowship and relationship building within our schools and community. We offer career and leadership development opportunities through district-wide programs such as professional development, on-the-job learning experiences, and mentoring that are intended to help you fulfill your career goals and aspirations. We are looking for people who are aligned with our vision. If you share these values, we welcome you to partner with us in this work.

•Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Position Type:

Full-time