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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Middle School Special Education Teacher

  • Topsham, ME
  • 10 hours ago
  • Topsham, ME
  • 10 hours ago

Knowledge: Thorough understanding of special education laws (IDEA), IEP process, assessment methods, and evidence-based instructional strategies....

Special Education Teacher

  • Pittsfield, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsfield, ME
  • 1 day ago

MSAD #53 is seeking an energetic, team-oriented individual to fill a Special Education teaching position for grade 7 resource room for 2025-2026 school year.We are looking for candidates with strong...

Special Education Teacher - Old Orchard Beach High School

  • Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • 1 day ago

, grades 9-12 school seeking a full-time special education teacher to support students in in the resource room and mainstream setting....

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

  • Orrington, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Orrington, ME
  • 1 day ago

Orrington School Department Early Childhood Special Education Teacher The Orrington School Department is looking for an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with Maine State certification as Teacher...

Resource Room Special Education Teacher

  • Naples, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Naples, ME
  • 1 day ago

EDUCATION PROCESSES, PAPERWORK, AND IEP DEVELOPMENTEXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN A CO-TEACH MODEL - PREFERREDEXPERIENCE TEACHING MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH - PREFERRED Job Requirements Maine certification...

Resource Room Special Education Teacher (K-5)

  • Vinalhaven, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Vinalhaven, ME
  • 5 days ago

Description: Resource Room Special Education Teacher-(K-5) Certification Qualifications: Certification as a Special education teacher (282) or qualified to be certified within the first year....

Special Education Teacher - PreK

  • Windsor, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Windsor, ME
  • 5 days ago

Description: Special Education Teacher - PreK District Wide PreK Programs Requires: Maine DOE Special education (282B) certification Duties: -Collaborate with Preschool Teachers, Therapists, Social...

POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Teacher, Beach (ASD) (Full Time) - Lincoln Middle, 25-26 SY Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified special educator for the Beach Program based at...

Discovery Program Special Education Teacher

  • Vinalhaven, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Vinalhaven, ME
  • 6 days ago

Description: Discovery Program Special Education Teacher - Moderate to Severe (K-8) Certification Qualifications: Certification as a Special education teacher (282) or qualified to be certified within...

Special Education Teacher - Literacy Focus - Middle School

  • Gardiner, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Gardiner, ME
  • 6 days ago

Has a strong knowledge of best practices in special education, including differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning, and the use of assistive technology....

Special Education Teacher - Literacy Focus - High School

  • Gardiner, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Gardiner, ME
  • 6 days ago

Position: Assistant Football Coach Location: Gardiner Area High School Date Position Available: 2025 - 2026 School Year Qualifications: Current CHRC authorization through the State of Maine...

POSITION OVERVIEW: High School Special Education Teacher, Resource Room (Full Time) - Portland High, 25-26 SY Portland Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join the teaching faculty...

Special Education Teacher

  • Vinalhaven, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Vinalhaven, ME
  • 8 days ago

Description: Special Education Teacher - Moderate to Severe Certification Qualifications: Certification as a Special education teacher (282) or qualified to be certified within the first year....

High School Special Education Teacher

  • Ellsworth, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Ellsworth, ME
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs - Design and deliver engaging ELA lessons adapted to meet individual student needs...

Special Education Teacher - High School

  • Fairfield, ME
  • 11 days ago
  • Fairfield, ME
  • 11 days ago

at Amergis in Fairfield, Maine, United States Job Description The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation...

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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
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
16.6%
High School or GED
5.3%
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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