Pre K​/K Endeavor Program Teacher - Warren Community School

Pre K/K Endeavor Program Teacher - Warren Community School

• Position Type:
  Special Education / Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 4/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Warren Community School
• Date Available:
  
  8/27/26

RSU 40 is seeking a dedicated, student‑centered Pre‑K/Kindergarten Endeavor Teacher to support our youngest learners with intensive behavioral and developmental needs. This position is part of our district's continuum of services and plays a critical role in building early foundations for communication, regulation, and school readiness.

The Endeavor program is a highly structured, supportive setting designed for students who require significant behavioral, social‑emotional, and functional support to access learning.

• Provide specially designed instruction (SDI) focused on early learning, communication, behavior, and functional skills.
• Create a structured, predictable classroom environment that supports regulation and engagement.
• Implement individualized behavior support plans and proactive strategies.
• Teach foundational school skills (routines, transitions, social interaction, play skills).
• Support students in developing communication and independence.
• Facilitate gradual access to inclusive opportunities when appropriate.
• Serve as case manager and develop/implement IEPs.
• Collaborate with related service providers (OT, SLP, social work, BCBA) and ed techs.
• Partner with families to support consistency between home and school.

• Maine certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (282) and/or Early Childhood certification (081/282 preferred).
• Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Maine Unified Special Education Regulations.
• Experience working with young children with developmental and/or behavioral needs.
• Strong skills in behavior support, early childhood development, and structured teaching.
• Ability to lead a team, collaborate, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and early intervention.

• Be part of a growing early childhood special education initiative.
• Work within a clearly defined continuum of services across the district.
• Collaborate with a strong team of educators, clinicians, and support staff.
• Access ongoing training in behavior, early childhood, and specialized instruction.
• Make a lasting impact during a critical stage of student development.
• Location: Elementary level (Pre‑K–K), RSU 40
• Reports to: Building Administrator & Special Services Leadership
• Terms of Employment: Per collective bargaining agreement