Special Education Teacher PreK-1-Endeavor Program

Pay Scale: $51,260 to $94,433 per year

RSU 40 Midcoast Maine

RSU 40 is seeking a dedicated, student-centered PreK to grade 1 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.

• 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 (PreK to grade
  1), RSU 40
• Reports to:
  
  Building Administrator & Special Services Leadership
• Terms of Employment:
  Per collective bargaining agreement

Job Goal:
To provide effective, research-based instruction that meets the academic and social-emotional needs of students while promoting a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom culture. The teacher will contribute to the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction aligned with school and district goals, and will participate in professional development and collaborative activities to improve teaching and learning.

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field;
  Master's degree preferred
• Valid Maine teacher certification in appropriate content area
• Successful teaching experience, with preference for those with experience in the relevant grade level(s) or subject area(s)
• Knowledge of school curricula, instructional strategies, and special education law
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse student needs
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with students, parents, and colleagues
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to maintain a positive, productive learning environment
• Strong sense of professional ethics and commitment to continuous learning and professional development

• Implement and align instructional strategies with district curricula and standards, ensuring that all students have access to rigorous, differentiated learning opportunities
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction that engages all learners
• Use ongoing…