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Preschool Special Education Teacher

Spurwink Services

Saco, MEFull-time$56K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$56K/yr
Location
Saco, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Maine Teacher Of Exceptional Students Certification Or EligibilityLetter Of Eligibility For 282 CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Spurwink Services seeks a Preschool Special Education Teacher to teach students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities. The teacher develops individualized learning plans in a therapeutic team environment and leads a classroom focused on learning, respect, and individual relationships. The role includes instruction, Individual Education Plan implementation, behavior management, and oversight of assigned Educational Technicians III.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Instructional PlanningIndividualized Education PlansBehavior ManagementClassroom LeadershipCoaching

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaine Teacher of Exceptional Students Certification or EligibilityLetter of Eligibility for 282 Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Saco, ME, USA | Education | Salary | 56,160 per year | Full Time

Be a leader in the classroom and help guide students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities towards successful outcomes. Become a Spurwink Special Education Teacher and you'll be empowered to develop individualized learning plans in a therapeutic and supportive team environment. As a leader in the classroom, it will be your responsibility to establish a culture of learning and respect, while nurturing individual relationships with every one of your students. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career with an opportunity for advancement, we are waiting for you. The starting salary for this position is $56,160.

DUTIES:

Among the duties [expected of Spurwink Special Education Teachers] are planning and delivering instruction, implementing goals for Individual Education Plans and monitoring progress, coaching, providing behavior management aligned with an integrated therapeutic model, creating and maintaining a classroom culture that supports the therapeutic model, and providing oversight of Educational Technicians III assigned to their classrooms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and Maine State certification as Teacher of Exceptional Students (282 Birth - 5 yrs) or be eligible for 282 certification. A letter of eligibility for 282 certification is required if less than professionally/provisionally certified.

Competitive Benefits Package:

  • Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance

  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability

  • Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

  • Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program

  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

  • Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Flexibility of Schedules

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • Opportunity for Same Day Pay

  • Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,085 open Special Education Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$56K/yr
  • US median$55–72K/yr319 salary ranges

This rate, $56K, is 12% below the US median midpoint ($64K) — in the lowest quarter of Special Education Teacher salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,085 open Special Education Teacher jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Special Education Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (95 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 441 of the 1,085 open Special Education Teacher jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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