Preschool Special Education Teacher

Saco, ME, USA | Education | Hourly | 56,160 | 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.

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