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.
