Position Type: High School Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 8/11/2025

Location: RSU 18/Messalonskee High School

Date Available: August 2025 Special Education Teacher- Life Skills

RSU18 is committed to fostering inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. We believe in collaborative, data-informed education tailored to the individual needs of students with diverse academic and functional abilities. Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12) who excels at working collaboratively, writing and implementing IEPs, providing direct instruction, maintaining reliable data systems, and upholding strict confidentiality standards. Key Responsibilities: Design, write, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to students' academic and functional needs. Deliver differentiated, direct instruction to students with varying learning profiles, across academic and life-skills domains. Collaborate effectively with general education teachers, related service providers (e.g., speech, occupational therapy), counselors, and administrators. Track, maintain, and analyze student progress data-using it to guide instruction and measure IEP goals. Maintain accurate records and documentation, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Communicate regularly with families and caregivers regarding student progress, concerns, and planning. Uphold confidentiality and privacy of all student records and sensitive information at all times. Participate in team and IEP meetings, professional development, and school improvement initiatives. Qualifications: Valid state certification/license in Special Education (Grades 9-12) Demonstrated experience writing and executing IEPs and progress monitoring. Strong background in delivering direct instruction adapted to diverse learning needs. Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in data collection and analysis to drive instructional decisions. Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

Deadline: When a qualified candidate is found

Location : Messalonskee High School

Start Date: August 2025

Additional Information:

Contact: Amanda Soule, Director of Human Resources 41 Heath Street Oakland ME 04963 Phone: (207) 465-7384 ext 2670 Fax: (207) 465-9130 E-mail: asoule@rsu18.org Applications may be completed online at https://www.applitrack.com/rsu18/onlineapp. Please visit www.rsu18.org for more information.