Long Term Substitute Pre-K Special Education

227 MAIN STREET FARMINGTON ME 04938

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Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.

CHESTERVILLE - FARMINGTON - INDUSTRY - NEW SHARON - NEW VINEYARD - STARKS TEMPLE - VIENNA - WELD - WILTON

Job Goal(s):

To provide high-quality individualizedinstruction to students aged 3-5 with diverse learning needs. This role involves managing the Individualized Education Program (IEP) collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (Speech OT PT) and fosteringa nurturinginclusive early childhood environment.

Certifications:

• Maine DOE Certification Prefered:
• (282) Teacher: Child with Disabilities(Birth - Age 5)
• (282) Teacher: Child with Disabilities (PreK - Grade 8)
• Equivalent experience will be considered

1. Strong understanding of early childhood development language motor sensory social skills.
2. Strong understanding of special education child find referral and eligibility process.
3. Displays a philosophy consistent with that of the school district.

• Empathy & Patience: A deep commitment to supporting the youngest learners and their families as they navigate the special education system.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex educational data into clear actionable insights for parents and caregivers.
• Organization: Proven ability to manage documentation for a caseload while remaining present and engaged in the classroom.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education or masters in similar fieldpreferred

Working Schedule

Reports to: Director of Special Services / Building Principal

• Instructional Leadership: Design and implement specially designed instructional strategies developmentally appropriate play-based lessons that align with Maines Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS) and individual student goals.
• Provide training direction and supervision to education technicians regarding the educational program.
• Organize and maintain the classroom structure to maximize instruction.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and safety procedures.
• Assessment: Administer score and summarize results of assessment measures given to students.
• Establish and maintain a system of evaluating and documenting student progress.
• Participate in staff development activities and school duties and responsibilities appropriately.
• IEP Management: Lead the development implementation and annual review of IEPs. This includes conducting assessments writing progress reports and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations (MUSER).
• Case Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for families coordinating services with service providers (Speech Pathologists OTs and Behavioral Specialists) to ensure a holistic approach.
• Behavioral Support: Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and assist in the creation of individualized behavior plans for students requiring social-emotional guidance.
• Monitor student behavior across all school settings and provide consultation and assistance as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with general education Pre-K teachers to support inclusive least restrictive environment (LRE) placements and transitions to Kindergarten.
• Communicate with parents of students on caseloadregarding progress or when requested by parents.

• This is a long term substitute placement.

Rate:

• $160-180 per day