Biddeford Middle School is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Resource)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Eligible for appropriate Maine Department of Education certification. (282/286)

2. Experience with TEACH and Case Management at the MIddle School level. 

REPORTS TO: Building Leader

SUPERVISES: Educational Technicians

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares student Individualized Education Plans: In consultation with parents and IEP team members, drafts, develops

and implements IEP's and transition plans with measureable goals.

2. Conducts IEP meetings within timelines.

3. Acts as a facilitator of IEP implementation with general education staff.

4. Maintains IEP's, quarterly reports and progress monitoring for caseload. Evaluates, observes and follows criteria for

determining eligibility of students with disabilities.

5. Completes all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations, and submits them on time.

6. Obtains and maintains compliant special education files.

7. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

8. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

9. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

10. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

11. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and

objectives.

12. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

13. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.

14. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

15. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

16. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

17. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

18. Attends staff meetings and serves on district and building committees in order to take part in decision-making process.

19. Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.

20. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear

objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

21. Coordinate services across all agency lines and serve as a single point of contact.

22. Other job-related duties as assigned by the Building Leader.
The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community 

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• It is less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking  

Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.

The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program.
Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.
For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

Please see other Job Openings at :
Biddeford Schools 
Dayton School
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative