Westbrook, Maine
Special Education Teacher Job Opening in Westbrook, Maine - Special Education Teacher
Maine Behavioral Healthcare
Westbrook, ME
Full-Time, Day Shift
Maine Behavioral Healthcare is seeking Special Education Teacher at our Spring Harbor Academy located as part of Spring Harbor Hospital. Under the supervision of the Director and the Clinical Director, the Teacher works as a member of the education team to design and implement designated instructional services. The teacher is responsible for meeting the prescribed academic, behavioral, and daily living needs of students in accordance with the IEP and behavior plan, while supporting each student?s progress towards fulfilling State Standards.
Responsibilities:
Develop and ensure the implementation of Individual Education Programs that support the learning needs of each student with clear, measurable goals and objectives that reflect expectations that are functional and can be reasonably implemented upon discharge.
Complete all paperwork within timeframes established by SHA
Supervise and coach the Education Technicians in applying student-focused multi-sensory approaches when implementing each IEP and behavior plan.
Prepare lessons specifically designed to meet the goals and objectives of each IEP and ensure that materials are available and organized when needed.
Model teaching and behavior management interventions.
Meet regularly with classroom staff to ensure consistency in implementation and to address any questions/concerns.
Monitor student progress through collecting and analyzing data and provide required reports on student progress in a timely manner.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with receiving schools/programs, parents, the hospital and school staff.
Facilitate and participate in the committees and meetings scheduled to support our students and the overall functioning of the school.
Provide instruction (with the support of the Education Technicians) on all new learning for students, 1-1 and in small groups.
Model instruction approaches and behavioral strategies for staff for the purpose of improving the effectiveness of all interactions with students.
Organize and oversee the duties of classroom staff to ensure the provision of an effective, orderly and student-focused classroom environment.
Work in a year round educational program without a set vacation schedule or storm days
Successfully train, demonstrate/model effective implementation, and employ physical restraint for the purpose of maintaining the safety of students and others.
Demonstrate annually full competency in Seclusion and Restraint Skills and CPR.
Attend and participate in biweekly swimming lessons with students in the pool.
Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree in special education or related field; Master?s degree preferred.
1+ year of teaching experience.
Maine Department of Education: Certification 282 ? Teacher of Children with Disabilities.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide education and care to students throughout the formative years (ages 5 ? 20).
Ability to swim in both shallow and deep water to secure safety of students in the event of an emergency.
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About Maine Behavioral Healthcare
By bringing together some of Maine?s most highly respected and well-established behavioral healthcare organizations, Maine Behavioral Healthcare has become a unified organization committed to providing the highest quality of care to our clients and patients. Our goal is to become Maine?s first choice for integrated behavioral healthcare and a regional and national model for the future.
With a service area covering the Greater Portland area and a large part of southern Maine, a career with Maine Behavioral Healthcare gives you the opportunity to live, work and play in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. Southern Maine offers natural beauty, four-season recreational opportunities and a wealth of historic and cultural attractions. Wherever you settle, you will have easy access to Maine?s picturesque coast and sandy beaches, and its countless mountains, lakes and rivers. Portland itself was recently named the most livable city in America by Forbes Magazine.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
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