Special Education Teacher - Pre-K

Pine Tree Society is looking to hire a Special Education Teacher who will be responsible for planning, implementing and documenting an effective, comprehensive child development program for children and families.

As a Teacher at Pine Tree Society's Early Learning Center, you will also act as a positive role model, support and encourage increased levels of achievement to reach the child's potential, and assist in reducing behaviors which interfere with achievement of established goals as prescribed by their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

 Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensures the appropriate staffing and supervision of the classroom at all times.
• Plans, documents and implements a daily age-appropriate program which meets the developmental needs of all children and reflects the language and culture of all children.
• Maintains classrooms, equipment and toys and arranges the classroom into definite interest centers that encourage small group, large group and individual activities.
• Promotes and models good health habits, hand washing, tooth brushing etc. Integrates health and safety education into the classroom.
• Observes, records and assesses child’s progress with parent input to ensure the implementation of multiple curriculums to provide an individualized program for all children.
• Maintains accurate up-to-date records and documentation and ensures timely submission where applicable.
• Develops, maintains and documents partnerships with parents to enhance their role and skills in their child’s development and to keep parents informed of their child’s progress. 
• Works with consultant/therapists assigned to the program in order to provide the most appropriate program for children. (i.e. speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, developmental therapists, mental health, health and nutrition consultants).
• Provides leadership and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, parents, community providers and public school personnel.
• Practices reliability and dependability and maintains a professional attitude in all respects of employment.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum requirement: Must hold or apply and be eligible for an Educational Technician III Certification from the Maine Department of Education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education is preferred as well as a 282 or 081 Endorsement for birth-5.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a degree in a related field and teaching experience with children ages birth-5 is acceptable.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR.
• Certification in Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training.

Employee Benefits:  In addition to being a part of a supportive and impact focused team, our team members also enjoy a competitive benefit package that includes the following offerings: 

• Comprehensive health, and vision insurance options for you and your family, as well as employer paid dental insurance. 
• Paid life insurance and short-term disability
• A generous paid time off (PTO) accrual policy that includes 15 days/year to start, 12 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays of your choice)
• Retirement plan with employer match and annual discretionary contributions
• Paid training, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Tuition advancement program of up to $5,250 a year for degree programs at an accredited college or university
• An extensive Employee Assistance Program (includes free counseling, mental health support, wellness resources, financial education support, and more!)
• Access to discounted rates on voluntary insurances (includes accident, illness, cancer, additional life, and disability insurances)

About Pine Tree Society Since 1936, Pine Tree Society has been proudly supporting Mainers with disabilities breakdown barriers and lead active, socially connected lives. Our services include Pine Tree Camp, two Community Support Programs, Case Management Services, Sign Language Interpreting, Audiology, Speech/Language Services, and our Early Learning Center.