Special Educator - 4 Year Old Program

Position Type: Student Support Services/LD/BD Resource Date Posted: 5/21/2026 Location: MSAD 11 - Special Education Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year Closing Date: Open Until Filled ANTICIPATED OPENING Position: Special Education Teacher Location: 4-Year-Old Program at Laura E. Richards School Date Position Available: 2026-2027 School year Qualifications: A valid Special Education Teacher (282) and current CHRC authorization through State of Maine Department of Education. Description: MSAD #11 is seeking an exceptional special educator with a strong background in early childhood special education to provide services and supervise support for our youngest learners. We are looking for a dedicated, energetic, and collaborative professional who is passionate about supporting young children with diverse learning needs and partnering with families and staff to ensure strong early learning experiences. The ideal candidate will: ? Foster a supportive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where all students feel valued, safe, and empowered to grow socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and academically. ? Provide and coordinate special education services for preschool-aged students across a variety of educational settings, ensuring services are implemented in alignment with student IEPs and individualized needs. ? Lead and facilitate IEP meetings, including developing compliant and meaningful IEPs, collaborating with families and service providers, and ensuring strong communication throughout the special education process. ? Participate in the evaluation process for students referred for special education services, including conducting assessments, collecting and analyzing data, and contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions and eligibility determinations. ? Collaborate with educational technicians to support instruction and service delivery by offering direction, modeling effective instructional strategies, and ensuring consistent implementation of both academic and behavioral programming. ? Demonstrate strong knowledge of evidence-based practices in early childhood special education. ? Build strong collaborative relationships with students, families, service providers, community partners, and colleagues to support positive outcomes for young learners. ? Adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom routines to meet the diverse developmental and educational needs of preschool students. ? Be available to engage in summer work on an as needed basis for referrals. Why Join Us: ? Engage in meaningful and rewarding work that makes a lasting impact on young children and their families. ? Be an active part of a growing early childhood special education program, with the opportunity to help shape, design, and influence the development of programming, instructional practices, and systems of support for young learners and their families. To Apply: Please complete the online application found on the MSAD 11 website. Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found.