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Sweetser

High School Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Reimbursement provided for Teacher Recertification! Come join our team of Special Educators and day treatment clinicians. We help prepare students for meaningful lives by contributing to their educational and social emotional development. Our classroom ratios are small, we build strong relationships with students and families through a comprehensive educational clinical approach, we embrace restorative justice practices and we have an experiential learning component for students. We offer 2/3 tuition for ongoing certification and professional growth for educators.
Salary Range:
$56,000 - $65,000 depending on years of experience $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Establishes and adjusts course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and state and local school system goals, and modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures. Conveys information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids, such as audiovisual equipment and computers. Completes educational requirements by implementing the Individual Educational Plan, including goals and objectives, involving students in community and social programming based on individual need, scheduling and assigning instructional activities and following up on results. Assesses student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; and evaluating the daily academic and behavioral progress of students. Maintains student learning results by providing instructional feedback; coaching, counseling, and disciplining students; and planning, monitoring and appraising learning results. Guides students' personal and social development by establishing expectations and procedures for administrative matters, student verbal participation, and student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and on the playground. Helps parents by providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; addressing parents' concerns answering questions and requests. Maintains student behavior by providing the appropriate degree of supervision during both instructional and non-instructional time. Contributes to school's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; and implementing directives.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary or Secondary Education or Special Education, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
REQUIRED
Holds 282 certificate or eligible for conditional application according to Maine Department of Education. Maintain a valid state driver's license.
EXPERIENCE
Teaching experience with special education population within a special education setting, self-contained program, day treatment program, and resource room. Experience in teaching life skills and background that enables participation in the overall treatment program and to meet the emotional and developmental needs of the persons served. Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health, Trauma Based and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Personal characteristics and temperament suitable for working with students with special needs.
Pay:
$56,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Health savings account Tuition reimbursement
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Bonuses/Stipends
  • Health Insurance

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$79,322 / year median in Maine

+6% projected growth

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