Special Education Teacher - K-12

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Portland
37 Andover Road (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024
Description Maine Behavioral Healthcare Behavioral Health Req #: 1720 Summary: The Special Education Teacher - DD role designs, implements, and oversees the educational services for students in the year round special purpose schools. The Special Education Teacher is an integral member of the multidisciplinary education and treatment teams and supports implementation plan of each student's positive behavioral support plan within the educational setting. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field required. Master's Degree preferred. 2. License/Certifications: Maine Department of Education: Certification 282 - Teacher of Children with Disabilities required. 3. Experience: One year of teaching experience with children with developmental disabilities preferred. 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: DOE fingerprinting. 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge and skills necessary to provide education and care to students' ages 5-20. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.