Special Education Social Emotional Teacher Grades K-6

Special Education Social Emotional Teacher Grades K-6

RSU 16 - Poland, Maine

Job : 5856139
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Special Education Teacher

Social Emotional Classroom Grades K-6

Starting Date:
Fall of  year

RSU 16 is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Special Education Teacher (K–6) – SEL/Behavior Specialist to join our team. This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs in a small, structured learning environment.

• Provide individualized instruction and implement evidence-based interventions for students with social, emotional and behavioral needs.
• Serve as the special education case manager duties including IEP development, implementation, collect and analyze student data to inform instructional and behavioral decision-making.
• Create and maintain a safe, positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Utilize trauma-informed instructional practices and social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies to support students.
• Provide coaching, guidance and ongoing training to educational technicians to ensure consistent implementation of instructional and behavioral supports.
• Work collaboratively with BCBA, general education teachers, related service providers, administrators and families to support student achievement across settings.

• Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, and reaching outward
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to be certified in Safety Care

Closing Date:
Until a suitable candidate is found

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education >
Emotionally Disabled

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• 282 B Certification/CHRC – Fingerprinting required (EOE) or ability to receive conditional certification

• Special Education Administrative Assistant
• 3 Aggregate Road
• Poland, Maine 04274
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: twatson