Description MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Req #: 43097

Summary: The Special Education Teacher - Autism Preschool role designs, implements, and oversees the educational services for students in year-round special purpose schools. The Special Education Teachers are integral members of the multidisciplinary education and treatment teams and support implementation of each student's positive behavior support plan within the educational setting.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field required. Master's Degree preferred. License/Certifications: Maine Department of Education: Certification 282 - Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Pre-K required. Experience: One year of teaching experience with children with developmental disabilities required. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: DOE fingerprinting required. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Expertise and knowledge in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Knowledge and skills to provide education and care to children 3-5 years of age.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]