Pre-K Special Education Teacher

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938 

Phone (207) 778-6571 Fax (207) 778-4160

COMMUNITY CULTURE CURRICULUM 

“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, individualized instruction 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 fostering a nurturing inclusive early childhood environment.

Certifications:

• Maine DOE Certification:
• (282) Teacher: Child with Disabilities (Birth - Age 5)
• (282) Teacher: Child with Disabilities (PreK - Grade 8)

Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
• Master’sin similar field preferred 

Working Schedule

Reports to: Director of Special Services / Building Principal

Primary Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: Design and implement specially designed instructional strategies, developmentally appropriate, play-based lessons that align with Maine’s 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 caseload regarding progress or when requested by parents.  

Terns of Employment: As determined by the Professional Collective Bargaining Unit. 

Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually per the provision of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

FLSA: Exempt