Special Education Resource Room Teacher - Geiger Elementary School

SUMMARY: Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. Salary starting at $40,500 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. Builds trust and confidence with students. Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods. Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes. Encourage good citizenship. Instructs individuals and groups on Special Ed skill areas. Monitors student progress in and outside resource room. Modifies curriculum. Maintains contact with parents of students. Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions. Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms. Participates in weekly building Special Ed. Committee Meetings. Administers testing evaluations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: supervises students QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in education with experience in Special Education preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Teaching certificate with one or more special education endorsements. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,500.00 - $74,167.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Physical Setting: Public school Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: Lewiston, ME 04240: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person