Special Education Teacher Jobs in Maine

A Special Education Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing and guiding students who have varying types of disabilities. These disabilities can be either physical, mental, emotional, or learning-related. These teachers are required to work alongside general education teachers, school counselors, and administrators to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. They deliver lessons that are suitable for the abilities of all their students, while also assessing and reporting their progress to parents and relevant school officials.

Special Education Teachers should possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the special needs of their students. They should have a bachelor's degree in special education, and in many cases, they need to acquire a master's degree in special education. Furthermore, they need to be certified by the state where they intend to practice. Prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or a General Education Teacher to gain relevant experience and skills.

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High School Special Education Teacher

  • MSAD #60 (North Berwick)
  • North Berwick, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • North Berwick, ME
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Special education teacher certification in the state of Maine (282)Masters in Special Education or a willingness to work towards a Masters degree....

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Secondary Special Education Teacher at Mt. Abram High School

  • RSU 58/MSAD 58
  • Phillips, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Phillips, ME
  • 4 days ago

Description: MSAD 58 is seeking a Secondary Special Ed Teacher at Mt. Abram High School. This position will begin at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Qualifications: CHRC, Special Ed...

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Special Education Teacher-Kennebunk High School

  • Regional School Unit 21
  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 4 days ago

We seek a dedicated, student-centered, and empathetic Special Education Teacher to join our team....

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Special Education Teacher (Resource)

  • RSU 6/MSAD 6 (Bonny Eagle)
  • Buxton, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Buxton, ME
  • 6 days ago

MSAD 6 is seeking a dynamic Special Education Teacher (Resource) to join the instructional staff at Steep Falls and George E Jack Schools, for the 2026-2027 school year....

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Special Education Resource Teacher- Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School 2026-27

  • MSAD 17
  • South Paris, ME
  • 14 days ago
  • South Paris, ME
  • 14 days ago

Reports to: Building Principal/Director of Student Support Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract Salary: $46,012.50 - $81,329.34 (SY26/27) - note additional stipends for Special Education teachers* *In addition...

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Anticipated Pre-K Special Education Teacher

  • Special Education
  • North Berwick, ME
  • 18 days ago
  • North Berwick, ME
  • 18 days ago

Anticipated Pre-K Special Education Teacher MSAD #60 (North Berwick) Special Education - North Berwick, Maine Job Details Job ID:5713446 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:Yesterday Starting...

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Early Intervention Special Ed Teacher - Lewiston area

  • Child Development Services
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 19 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 19 days ago

EARLY INTERVENTION OR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES: Provides Special Instruction as specified by the IFSP/IEP....

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Early Intervention Special Ed Teacher - Midcoast area

  • Child Development Services
  • Rockland, ME
  • 22 days ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • 22 days ago

EARLY INTERVENTION OR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES: Provides Special Instruction as specified by the IFSP/IEP....

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High School Special Education Teacher

  • Ecology Learning Center
  • Unity, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Unity, ME
  • 30+ days ago

The Special Education teacher will provide special education services to identified students so they may receive their education in the least restrictive educational alternative with access to the general...

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Special Education Teacher- Functional Life Skills - Massabesic Middle School (Job ID 1478)

  • RSU 57/MSAD 57
  • East Waterboro, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Waterboro, ME
  • 30+ days ago

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, Maine 04087 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Functional Life Skills Classroom at MMS POSITION SUMMARY: To provide special education services...

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Infant & Toddler Special Ed Teacher - Arundel

  • Child Development Services
  • Arundel, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arundel, ME
  • 30+ days ago

EARLY INTERVENTION OR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES: Provides Special Instruction as specified by the IFSP/IEP....

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Special Education Teacher

  • Morrison Center
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 45+ days ago

Education Teacher Plans and executes daily lesson plans in accordance with program curriculum and each students Individual Education Program....

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Special Education Teacher (Functional Life Skills)

  • MSAD 6
  • Buxton, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Buxton, ME
  • 45+ days ago

MSAD 6 is seeking a dynamic Special Education Teacher (Functional Life Skills) to join the instructional staff at Buxton Center Elementary School in Buxton, Maine, for the 2026-2027 school year....

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Special Education Teacher - Massabesic High School (2026-2027 School Year)(JobID 1382)

  • RSU 57/MSAD 57
  • Waterboro, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waterboro, ME
  • 45+ days ago

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, Maine 04087 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - RESOURCE ROOM REPORTS TO: Director and Assistant Director of Special Education & Building...

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Special Education Teacher

  • Kids Peace Mesabi Academies
  • Orono, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 90+ days ago

committed Special Education Teacher who wants to make a real difference for students with emotional and behavioral needs....

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Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs in Maine

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers in Maine offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.7%
Doctorate Degree
16.5%
High School or GED
5.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Special Education Teachers in Maine
Less than 1 year
36.6%
1-2 years
31.3%
None
15.0%
2-4 years
13.2%
4-6 years
3.8%


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