Special Education Teacher - Treatment

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Special Education Teacher
- Day Treatment

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Self-Contained Classroom
• Date Posted:
  10/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Camden Rockport Elementary School, Rockport, ME
• Date Available:
  
  Immediate
• Closing Date:
  When Candidate Found

Camden Rockport Elementary School

Special Education Teacher - Day Treatment
Full-time with Benefits
Immediate Opening

One Year Position (26-27 School Year)

About Camden Rockport Elementary School

Camden Rockport Elementary School, nestled in a spacious setting with woods and fields adjacent to the high school, serves approximately 310 students in grades PreK-4 from the towns of Camden and Rockport. CRES is guided by the EL Education Curriculum and Bridges mathematics, and follows the Responsive Classroom philosophy. CRES has a robust system of support for students, and features the first nature-based universal PreK in the state of Maine.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and resilient Special Education Teacher to work with students with mental health, behavioral and social-emotional disabilities in our school-based Day Treatment Program. A total of 2 Special Education Teachers, 5 Educational Technicians and a clinical social worker provide positive behavioral support for students in both special and regular education settings. The Day Treatment classroom is a therapeutic environment that prioritizes experiential education and outdoor activities while using a restorative approach to discipline and a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to student care.

The teacher will be responsible for case-management, inclusion, consultation, and supervision of Educational Technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with IEP goals
• Deliver evidence-based early childhood special education services using a nature-based approach for designated PreK students
• Support growth in literacy, numeracy, communication, executive functioning, and social-emotional skills
• Monitor student progress and maintain compliant documentation
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, and school staff

Requirements

• Background check, including fingerprinting
• Maine Department of Education Teacher Certification with Teacher of Children With Disabilities 282 (Birth - age 5and K - grade
  8) endorsements required
• Experience working in Day Treatment and collaborating with outside agencies is preferred.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay ranges from $52,686 per year (Bachelor's Degree, 0 years experience) to $100,103 per year (2 Masters or PhD with 20+ years experience), prorated based on start date.
• Health Insurance (including Vision)
• Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid)
• 15 Sick Days
• 3 Personal Days
• FSA
• Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan
• This position pays into the Maine Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Camden Rockport Schools
22 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME 04843
Phone:
Fax:

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