Special Education Life Skills Teacher

Special Education Life Skills Teacher

Maine School Administrative District No. 27 serves 840 students in grades PreK-12 from St. Francis, St. John Plantantion, Wallagrass, New Canda and Fort Kent, ME, location of America's First Mile. The district has three (3) schools, the Fort Kent Elementary School (PreK-6), Valley Rivers Middle School (7-8), and Fort Kent Community High School (9-12). Job Summary: Special Education Teacher for elementary school students within the life skills classroom. This role focuses on delivering individualized instruction that promotes academics, student independence, and functional academic growth. Pay Range: $48,000 - $86,041 / year Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field. Valid Maine Certification: 282 - Teacher of Students with Disabilities or 286 - Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) Performance Responsibilities: Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with measurable goals aligned to both academic and functional life skills. Provide direct instruction in areas such as: Academics Personal Hygiene and daily living Social-emotional learning and communication Adapt and modify the general curriculum to meet diverse student needs using a variety of instructional strategies and assistive technologies. Collaborate with related service providers (e.g., SLPs, OTs, PTs) to support student development. Collect and analyze data to monitor IEP progress and adjust instruction as needed. Maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment, using positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). Participate in IEP meetings, school-wide initiatives, staff training, and professional learning communities. Supervise and collaborate with educational technicians and support staff. Working Conditions: Small class sizes with low student-to-teacher ratios. Classroom and community-based instruction environments. Physical demands may include lifting and assisting students with personal care needs. Flexibility to work with students and their assigned Education Technicians across a range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral profiles. Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements of the job and is not a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.