Special Education Teacher supporting students w​/behavioral, social emotional

Special Education Teacher supporting students with behavioral, social, and emotional needs

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

We currently have an opening for a Special Education Teacher at Windham Middle School for the 2026‑2027 school year. The ability to connect with students and serve as a liaison between students and staff is essential. The successful candidate will provide support and instruction based on the functional and academic deficits outlined in students’ IEPs in both the special education and regular education settings.

The candidate should have a strong background in understanding students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs and be able to provide appropriate supports in a public school setting.

• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Experience writing positive behavioral support plans and implementing them with fidelity.
• Experience working with students with Autism and communication devices.
• Provide research‑based reading, writing, and math instruction in a special education setting.
• Provide specially designed instruction in social skills and executive function skills.
• Promote student learning and engagement by developing and delivering lessons based on instructional goals and ongoing assessments, using a variety of instructional approaches and techniques in the least restrictive environment.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to work as a team member across multiple grades.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with families, colleagues, and students.
• Fulfill case‑management responsibilities, such as writing comprehensive IEPs and written notices, in compliance with IDEA timelines and district procedures.
• Use ongoing assessments and data collection to refine academic and behavioral interventions, assess student growth relative to goals, provide high‑quality instruction, and give meaningful feedback to foster student learning.
• Promote positive student behavior by developing a culture of respect, active student investment, participation, and rapport.
• Have a reflective and open mindset with willingness to grow and develop professionally.
• Participate in regularly scheduled special education department meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator, director of student services, or superintendent.

Full‑time

Job : 5713170

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred). Must hold or be processing a State of Maine certification with endorsement K‑8 282 and an approved CHRC at the time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.