Long-Term Sub Special Education Teacher​/Educational Technician III; Position

Saco School Department – Functional Life Skills Program (COAST)
Job Description s:
Dual-Role Teaching Structure (2 positions)
Position Title:
Functional Life Skills Instructional Specialist (Position 1 of
2)

Category: Instructional Specialist

Reports To: Building Administration/Special Education Administration

Work Year: 2025/2026 Calendar Year (1 Year Only)

Qualifications: Maine Certification: 282 or appropriate Special Education endorsement, OR under the supervision of a 282 AND concurrent enrollment in the USM Apprenticeship Program. Experience with functional and life skills programming.

General Role: Designs and delivers specialized instruction aligned to student goals, emphasizing functional academics, communication, and life skills.

Primary Duties:

• Deliver functional academics, life skills, and community-based instruction
• Develop, adapt, and implement instructional strategies and curriculum
• Implement behavior plans and instructional routines
• Supervise and model instructional practices for ed techs

Behavior Support:

• Implement Positive Behavior Support Plans in the classroom
• Train and coach support staff in behavior management techniques

Instructional Oversight:

• Adapt curriculum based on student need and goal progress
• Design and lead functional routines (e.g., meal prep, hygiene)

Staff

Collaboration:

Communication:

• Regularly communicate with families about student engagement and skills
• Participate in team meetings and home-school collaboration

Compliance & Documentation:

• Support data collection on instructional practices and student performance

Professional Development:

• Participate in ongoing training for instruction and behavior management

Shared Expectations:

• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborate closely with co-teacher to align instruction and compliance
• Uphold district and state special education standards

• These positions work in close partnership and require frequent communication and collaboration.
• Flexibility and cross-support are expected depending on student needs and staffing.
• These roles may evolve with program expansion and student complexity.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equal Opportunity: Saco School Department is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Rate to be established by the Superintendent.

EVALUATION: As applicable, based on hours worked.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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