Special Education Teacher Long Term Substitute

Special Education Teacher Long-Term Substitute Yarmouth High School February 27, 2026 - April 16, 2026 Duties

• Collaborate with Instructional Strategists, Therapists, Social Workers, and Evaluators to develop appropriate IEPs
• Develop goals and instruction that reflect an understanding of students' cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs
• Maintain a commitment to educating students with special needs in the least restrictive environment
• Create a culture of respect and rapport within the Learning Center
• Organize a Learning Center environment to support optimal learning
• Establish routines and procedures that support student learning
• Use a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to student need
• Assess student growth consistently in relation to instructional goals
• Use ongoing assessment results to inform instruction
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records
• Communicate student achievement to students, parents and teachers
• Support students to understand their learning profile
• Support students to provide input into the development of their IEPs and to lead their IEP meetings
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues in preparation for IEP meetings
• Fulfill case management responsibilities, including communication and compliance with IDEA procedures and timelines
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to team goals

• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and communication written skills
• Models standards for ethical and responsible behavior
• Conflict resolution skills
• Organizational skills

The Yarmouth School Department, located ten miles north of Portland, Maine serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in four schools and is consistently recognized among the highest performing school districts in Maine, with two National Blue Ribbon School awards since 2018. Continually striving to improve, we are eager to add more innovative, dynamic, and motivated educators to our district. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our district.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.