Biddeford Schools has an opening for a Special Education Teacher Functional Life Skills:
Self Contained Functional Life Skills
Experience with students with moderate and severe disabilities.
Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support training is required.
Organizational skill and ability to lead a large team and work cooperatively with others.  

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Self Contained Functional Life Skills classroom.

Qualifications Profile 

  Certification/License: 

-  State Certification as a Special Education Teacher. Maine DOE 286 or 282

-  Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. 

  Education: 

-  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 

-  Masters Degree in Special Education, preferred

  Experience: 

- Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. 
- Experience with students with moderate and severe disabilities. ABA and positive behavior support training is required.
- Organizational skill and ability to lead a large team and work cooperatively with others.  

  FLSA Status: Exempt 

 Essential Functions 

-  Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning. 

-  Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students. 

-  Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans. 

-  Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed. 

-  Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services. 

-  Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school. 

-  Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community. 

-  Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. 

-  Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 

-  Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance. 

-  Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. 

 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. 

 Equipment 

-  Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 

Travel Requirements 

-  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities 

-  Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs. 

-  Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. 

-  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. 

-  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. 

-  Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. 

-  Ability to organize and coordinate work. 

-  Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. 

-  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. 

-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. 

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards 

-  Works in standard office and school building environments. 

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