Special Education Teacher for Behavioral Classroom, Grades 3 and 4 (793)

Sanford Pride Elementary is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and collaborative special education teacher to join our team in a self-contained Grades 3 & 4 program. This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about creating a supportive, structured and inclusive environment for students with a range of learning and behavioral needs. In addition, we are seeking a team player and an educator with a trauma-informed background.

Sanford Pride is a Pre K - Grade 4 school located in the heart of Sanford, Maine. In addition to district curriculum and programs, our school has a service dog program that serves all students and adults. Our community also has a greenhouse and an outdoor classroom. We believe these resources provide students with real-world opportunities, such as being good stewards of their community.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and implement IEPs
• Case manage all aspects of the special education program
• Collaborate with support staff, related service providers and general education teachers
• Demonstrate the competence and flexibility necessary to program for students with academic, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Create and deliver specially designed instruction in both academic and functional content areas
• Create a positive, predictable classroom environment with clear routines and consistent expectations
• Maintain consistent communication with parents/families
• Collect and utilize data to inform instruction
• Supervise 2 or 3 educational technicians
• Complete special education documentation in accordance with Department expectations, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
  
  

Requirements

Current Maine Certification #282

Current Maine CHRC (fingerprinting)