Special Education Teacher​/Functional Life Skills

Help Every Child Build Skills For Life. MSAD 54 is seeking a compassionate, innovative, and student-centered Elementary Teacher to serve as the lead teacher in our Functional Life Skills Program for students in grades K?5. This unique position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping students develop the academic, communication, social, behavioral, and functional life skills needed to achieve greater independence and success.

Help Every Child Build Skills For Life. MSAD 54 is seeking a compassionate, innovative, and student-centered Elementary Teacher to serve as the lead teacher in our Functional Life Skills Program for students in grades K?5. This unique position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping students develop the academic, communication, social, behavioral, and functional life skills needed to achieve greater independence and success.

Working in coordination with a Special Education Teacher, related service providers, and a dedicated team of educational technicians, the successful candidate will lead a highly collaborative classroom serving up to 10 students with individualized learning needs. Together, the team creates a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every student is challenged, celebrated, and empowered to reach their full potential.

At MSAD 54, we believe every student deserves to feel safe, welcomed, respected, and valued while receiving an education that prepares them for lifelong success.

This position is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working closely with a team to design meaningful learning experiences for students with diverse abilities.

• Design and deliver individualized instruction aligned with each student's IEP goals
• Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote communication, independence, social development, and functional life skills
• Lead daily classroom instruction while collaborating closely with the classroom Special Education Teacher
• Coordinate and provide direction for a team of educational technicians to ensure consistent implementation of instructional and behavioral supports
• Foster a positive, structured, and nurturing classroom environment where every student can succeed
• Monitor student progress and use data to adjust instruction and supports
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, administrators, and other educators to ensure coordinated support for each student
• Participate as an active member of each student's educational team, including IEP meetings and progress monitoring

• Special Education Teachers
• Educational Technicians
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Occupational and Physical Therapists
• School Counselors and Clinical Staff
• School Psychologists
• Administrators and District Support Staff
• Families and Community Partners

Together, we develop individualized programming that supports the whole child while fostering meaningful relationships and student growth.

• Believe every child can learn and deserves opportunities to succeed
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families
• Create structured, engaging, and inclusive learning environments
• Value collaboration and teamwork
• Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills
• Lead with curiosity, patience, compassion, and high expectations
• Enjoy mentoring and working alongside educational technicians to provide exceptional student support

• Maine General Elementary Teacher Certification (or eligibility)
• Experience working with students with diverse learning, communication, and behavioral needs preferred
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary educational teams preferred
• Maine 282 Special Education Certification is preferred but not required

MSAD 54 Is a Forward-thinking District Committed To Supporting The Whole Child While Providing Exceptional Opportunities For Both Students And Staff. Our Educators Benefit From

• A collaborative and supportive professional culture
• Strong partnerships between general education, special education, and related service providers
• Ongoing professional learning
• Student-centered programming focused on meaningful growth and independence
• A district committed to innovation, inclusion, and building strong relationships with families and the community

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