Special Education Teacher - Functional Life Skills

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

Be a leader in the classroom and help guide students with behavioral and developmental challenges towards successful outcomes in our Auburn Day Treatment Program. Become a Spurwink Special Education Teacher and you'll be empowered to develop individualized learning plans in a therapeutic and supportive team environment. The starting salary for this position is $56,160.

As a leader in the classroom, it will be your responsibility to establish a culture of learning and respect, while nurturing individual relationships with each and every one of your students. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for advancement, we are waiting for you.

DUTIES:

This individual will be responsible for working with an educational and clinical team in developing and delivering educational programming for a variety of students with significant emotional, behavioral, academic, and mental health needs. This position requires both classroom management and management of instructional responsibilities to include, but not limited to, implementing CARE principles, delivering assessment tools, creating lesson plans, writing IEPs, coordinating with the clinical team, supervising educational technicians, involvement in TCI safety restraints, BHP, ISP, and IEP tracking and various other duties in a day treatment special education setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and Maine State certification as Teacher of Exceptional Students (282) or Teacher of Students with Severe Intellectual and Associated Impairments (286), as appropriate to the position and age level of students or eligibility for conditional certification as a special education teacher.

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.