Special Education Teacher - Day Treatment

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1390243 # Camden Rockport Elementary School Special Education Teacher - Day Treatment Full-time with Benefits Immediate Opening One Year Position (26-27 School Year) About Camden Rockport Elementary School Camden Rockport Elementary School, nestled in a spacious setting with woods and fields adjacent to the high school, serves approximately 310 students in grades PreK-4 from the towns of Camden and Rockport. CRES is guided by the EL Education Curriculum and Bridges mathematics, and follows the Responsive Classroom philosophy. CRES has a robust system of support for students, and features the first nature-based universal PreK in the state of Maine. Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic and resilient Special Education Teacher to work with students with mental health, behavioral and social-emotional disabilities in our school-based Day Treatment Program. A total of 2 Special Education Teachers, 5 Educational Technicians and a clinical social worker provide positive behavioral support for students in both special and regular education settings. The Day Treatment classroom is a therapeutic environment that prioritizes experiential education and outdoor activities while using a restorative approach to discipline and a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to student care. The teacher will be responsible for case-management, inclusion, consultation, and supervision of Educational Technicians. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with IEP goals - Deliver evidence-based early childhood special education services using a nature-based approach for designated PreK students - Support growth in literacy, numeracy, communication, executive functioning, and social-emotional skills - Monitor student progress and maintain compliant documentation - Collaborate with families, related service providers, and school staff\ \ Requirements - Background check, including fingerprinting - Maine Department of Education Teacher Certification with Teacher of Children With Disabilities 282 (Birth - age 5 and K - grade 8) endorsements required - Experience working in Day Treatment and collaborating with outside agencies is preferred.\ \ Pay and Benefits - Pay ranges from $52,686 per year (Bachelors Degree, 0 years experience) to $100,103 per year (2 Masters or PhD with 20+ years experience), prorated based on start date. - Health Insurance (including Vision) - Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid) - 15 Sick Days - 3 Personal Days - FSA - Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan - This position pays into the Maine Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) \ About Camden Rockport School District Camden Rockport Schools is an exceptional school district located in a scenic coastal community and provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. As a district, we are committed to equity, excellence, the environment, and forward thinking. Our simple, but powerful mission drives our work Be Kind. Work Hard. Keep Learning. We highly value our sense of place and surroundings which boast mountains, lakes, rivers, a ski hill, and the ocean. How to Apply []{styl=""}