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.

1-15 of 78 Jobs

Ed Tech II or III- High School Special Education- Boothbay

  • Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • 20 hours ago
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • 20 hours ago

Position: Ed Tech II or III Special Education Ed Tech II: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Two [2] years of post-secondary education or a combination equivalent to 60 hours of approved study...

Special Education Teacher- Middle School- Boothbay CSD

  • Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • 20 hours ago
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • 20 hours ago

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate educator to join our team as one of 5 Special Education Teachers at Boothbay Region Elementary School....

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - Bangor area

  • Brewer, ME
  • 20 hours ago
  • Brewer, ME
  • 20 hours ago

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

Special Education Teacher Resource Room - SM Middle School

  • Livermore Falls, ME
  • 20 hours ago
  • Livermore Falls, ME
  • 20 hours ago

Evaluate and determine your students learning capacity and adapt lesson plans accordingly....

Special Education Teacher - Messalonskee High School

  • Oakland, ME
  • 20 hours ago
  • Oakland, ME
  • 20 hours ago

Special Education Teacher Behavior Program Messalonskee High School Special Education (282) Certification and current CHRC Authorization through State of Maine Department of Education....

Life Skills Special Education Teacher

  • Orrington, ME
  • 20 hours ago
  • Orrington, ME
  • 20 hours ago

Orrington School Department Life Skills Special Education Teacher The Orrington School Department is looking for a Life Skills Special Education Teacher with Maine State certification as Teacher of...

Anticipated Special Education Teacher Resource Room

  • Chelsea, ME
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chelsea, ME
  • 20 hours ago

Special Education Teacher - Resource Room Qualifications: Certification as a Special education teacher (282) Description: RSU 12 is seeking a Resource Room Special Education Teacher....

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - Arundel

  • Arundel, ME
  • 20 hours ago
  • Arundel, ME
  • 20 hours ago

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

Special Education Teacher - Williams Cone School

  • Topsham, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Topsham, ME
  • 1 day ago

MSAD 75 is seeking a Flex Classroom Special Education Teacher at Williams-Cone School to join our vibrant educational community....

Special Education Teacher

  • Howland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Howland, ME
  • 1 day ago

MSAD #31 -Special Education Teacher- MSAD #31 is seeking a certified special education te acher beginning in the 25-26 school year....

Regional School Unit 1 Morse High School Special Education Student Support Program Educational Technician II RSU 1 is seeking a skilled Educational Technician II for the Morse High School student support...

Anticipated Special Education Teacher

  • Howland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Howland, ME
  • 1 day ago

MSAD #31 Anticipated Special Education Teacher MSAD #31 is seeking an Anticipated Certified Special Education Te acher....

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Bridgton, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgton, ME
  • 1 day ago

Qualified candidate: must hold a degree in Education and be certified or eligible for Special Education (282) certification....

Special Education Teacher – High School

  • Fairfield, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfield, ME
  • 2 days ago

2025 – 2026 SY The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, 7th – 12th grade...

Private School Special Ed Teacher

  • Monmouth, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Monmouth, ME
  • 2 days ago

K-6 Special Education Teacher - Special Purpose Private SchoolSummary:The Special Education Teacher (or someone with a Bachelor's degree who is willing to pursue certification) is needed for a K-6 position...

Demographic Data for Maine

Moving to Maine? Find some basic demographic data about Maine below.


Local
National
1,362,217
42,064

Special Education Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireSecondaryTeachers curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Global Education for Teachers
Teachers today must prepare their students for a global future. Young people will need to learn how to positively engage with people from all over the world and build the skills and knowledge to...
Special Education 101 for Teachers
In this class, you will learn about the major areas of special education, including a brief history of special education, special education law, IEPs, 504 plans, parent/stakeholder rights,...
Becoming a Teacher
This course is for anyone thinking about becoming a teacher it will help you to decide if teaching is for you, give you a sense of what teaching is really like and help you to start writing your...

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%


Special Education Teacher Related Career Advice Articles

Special education teacher instructing student
6 Ways to Avoid Burnout as a Special Education Teacher

Discover effective ways to avoid burnout as a special education teacher. Learn about special education teacher burnout, self-care, and stress management.

Read article »
Secondary teacher standing in front of row of lockers
Give Your Secondary Teacher’s Salary a Bump

Whether you’re currently searching for your next job—with available means to increase your income—or simply looking to make a little more cash without changing schools, this guide can help.

Read article »