Camden Rockport Elementary School
Special Education Teacher - Life Skills Program (Pre-K - 4)
Full-time with Benefits
Fall 2026 Opening

About Camden Rockport Elementary School

Camden Rockport Elementary School, nestled in a spacious setting with woods and fields adjacent to the high school, serves approximately 315 students in grades PreK-4 from the towns of Camden and Rockport. CRES uses a responsive classroom structure, has a robust system of support for students, and features the first nature-based public PreK in the state of Maine.

Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized professional to serve as a second full-time Special Education Teacher in the life skills program at Camden Rockport Elementary School to work with children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. The successful candidate will deliver developmentally appropriate instruction to young children with disabilities, incorporate a nature-based approach that views the outdoor environment as an essential classroom, and support students' early literacy, numeracy, communication, functional, and social-emotional development. The candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with various stakeholders. The successful candidate should have training and experience in providing positive behavior interventions, instruction in activities of daily living, and support for students in both special and regular education settings

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a warm, inclusive classroom community that supports students' functional and social-emotional growth and sense of belonging.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with IEP goals
• Integrate outdoor, nature-based learning experiences that extend academic and social learning beyond the classroom walls.
• Collaborate with related service providers to support student inclusion.
• Monitor student progress and maintain special education documentation
• Maintain consistent communication with families, colleagues, and support staff to ensure a smooth continuation of learning.
• Special Education case-management, consultation, and supervision of Educational Technicians.

Requirements

• Background check, including fingerprinting
• Maine Department of Education Teacher Certification with Teacher of Children With Disabilities 282 (Birth to age 5) endorsement required
• Experience working in life skills programs and collaborating with outside agencies is preferred

Pay and Benefits

• Pay starts at $52,686 (step B - 0) annually with possibility of increase based on experience, within the parameters of the applicable contract
• Health Insurance (including Vision)
• Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid)
• 15 Sick Days
• 3 Personal Days
• FSA
• Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan
• This position pays into the Maine Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

About Camden Rockport School District

Camden Rockport Schools is an exceptional school district located in a scenic coastal community and provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. As a district, we are committed to equity, excellence, the environment, and forward thinking. Our simple, but powerful mission drives our work � Be Kind. Work Hard. Keep Learning. We highly value our sense of place and surroundings which boast mountains, lakes, rivers, a ski hill, and the ocean.

How to Apply

Please apply on-line at www.fivetowns.net/jobs

Application deadline: April 1, 2026

Camden Rockport Schools
22 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME  04843
Phone: (207)236-3358
Fax: (207)236-7810

EOE

Please Note:  Only complete and submitted Applitrack Applications will be reviewed for interview consideration.  A complete application must consist of the Applitrack Application, cover letter & resume, copy of transcripts & certification (when applicable), and names/contact information for three current references.