Functional Life Skills Teacher Grades 4-6 Paris

Functional Life Skills Teacher – Grades 4‑6

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of Functional Life Skills Teacher at The Paris Elementary School in South Paris, ME. This role supports students in a self‑contained life skills setting, working collaboratively with colleagues to encourage, inspire, and support all students.

Students served by the district number approximately 400 and include those with intellectual disability (), Autism, and Other Health Impairments (OHI). The teacher will focus on functional academics, activities of daily living (ADL), communication, participation in inclusive classes, and individualized needs.

• Teach functional academics and life skills to students with , Autism, and OHI.
• Develop and implement individualized instruction plans.
• Model best practices for student motivation and support.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and community partners.
• Integrate literacy instruction and critical thinking across content areas.

• Valid Maine certification 282 or ability to obtain within 60 days with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Experience in special education and life skills instruction preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Work Schedule:

180 days.

Salary Range: $45,000.00 – $79,539.70 (SY 25/26).

• Health insurance (80% employer paid, up to 100% if both spouses work).
• Dental and vision.
• Group life insurance.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Maine Public Employee Pension and 403(b) retirement plan eligibility.
• 15 paid sick days per year.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Additional stipends for Special Education positions:

• Day Treatment Teachers – $4,500
• Functional Life Skills Teachers – $4,400
• Social Skills Teachers – $3,400
• Resource Room Teachers – $2,000
• Social Workers – $4,450
• Applied Academics Teachers – $4,000

Applicants must complete the online application and provide a cover letter, résumé, copy of certification, transcripts, and three current letters of reference. Reference information should include each reference’s name, address, phone, and email.

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.