Brunswick School Department is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Resource Room Teacher at Kate Furbish Elementary School. This position is at the K-2 level with primary responsibilities in grades 1 and 2 at this time. This position works closly with two other resource room teachers and is part of the larger robust special education team.
* Applications are requested by September 24, 2024, position will remain open until filled.
Requirements:
- Maine DOE 282 certification.
- Maintains current knowledge of special education best practices, regulations, and issues of confidentiality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote student learning and engagement by developing and delivering lessons based on appropriate instructional goals and ongoing assessments, while using a variety of instructional approaches and techniques in the least restrictive environment to meet the varied needs and learning styles of students.
- Effectively collaborate and communicate with families, colleagues, and students.
- Fulfill case-management responsibilities, such as writing comprehensive IEPs and written notices, in compliance with IDEA timelines and procedures.
- Supervise and evaluate educational technicians.
- Use ongoing assessments and data collection in order to refine academic and behavioral interventions, assess student growth in relation to goals, provide high-quality, inform instruction, meaningful feedback to foster student learning.
- Promote positive student behavior by developing a culture of respect, active student investment and participation, and rapport in the classroom.
- Perform other duties, as assigned by the building administrator, director of special services, or superintendent.
- Have a reflective and open-mindset with a willingness to grow and develop professionally.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Brunswick School Department does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.