Special Education Teacher-Life Skills-Kennebunk High School

RSU 21 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a part of this commitment, we welcome all applicants. RSU 21 does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, orientation, disability, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, disability status, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you are a person of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, or belong to any protected class, we encourage you to apply. Our diversity strengthens our mission to produce global citizens.

Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Special Services

Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Director of Special Services, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for maximizing the learning experience of students with special needs in the areas of academics, interpersonal skills, communication, and activities of daily living. The teacher documents instructional activities, student progress, and outcomes; addresses students' individual educational, behavioral, and functional needs; and provides a safe, structured, and optimal learning environment within a self-contained Functional Life Skills classroom.

Salary Range: $57,392 – $109,152 annually, pursuant to the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Appendix I Salary Scale (2026–2027)

The mission of Kennebunk High School is to develop productive global citizens, and we work collectively to live that mission every day in everything we do. Kennebunk High School is an exceptionally well-resourced and supportive learning community committed to adjusting practices to best meet the needs of every student we serve.

RSU 21 is seeking a dedicated, student-centered, and empathetic Special Education Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will design, coordinate, and provide specially designed instruction and related services that support students with disabilities in achieving meaningful academic, social, functional, and post-secondary outcomes.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Director of Special Services, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for maximizing the learning experience of students with disabilities in the areas of academics, interpersonal skills, communication, independence, and activities of daily living. The teacher documents instructional activities and student progress, develops and implements individualized programming, addresses students’ unique educational and functional needs, and provides a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.

This position includes responsibility for a self-contained Functional Life Skills classroom serving students with significant support needs.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and instructional skills and will work closely with students, families, Educational Technicians, related service providers, and general education staff.

• Maine Department of Education Certification Endorsement 282:
  Teacher of Children with Disabilities required.
• Valid Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) required.
• Successful experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Experience working with students with mild to severe disabilities preferred.
• Experience supporting students in functional life skills, transition, vocational, and community-based programming preferred.
• Strong background in differentiated instruction, behavior support, and individualized educational programming.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Provide specially designed instruction through planning and delivering high-quality, differentiated educational…