Special Education teacher for Behavior Programs

Westbrook School Department | Westbrook, ME

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Posted Date 4/25/2024
Description

 Behavior Programs Work as a Team

The Westbrook School Department is se
eking two full time Special Education Teachers for our Intensive programs at the Westbrook Middle School working as a team. The positions will require supporting students with a range of needs, in grades 5-6 and 7-8, within the special education and general education settings. The position requires the ability to provide instruction for students at varying levels academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.  The qualified candidate will be given: competitive salaries and benefits, three college courses paid each year (University of Maine rate), continued professional development, and opportunities for summer employment. The candidate will become part of our devoted, friendly, and collaborative special education team.

Special Education
Westbrook School District Special Services Department provides student-centered instruction to support the diverse learning needs of students districtwide, in grades kindergarten through high school. Our innovative and dedicated staff employ evidence based literacy and mathematics programs to promote student success. We offer programming and a variety of related services across a continuum of settings. These programs foster a learning community that supports student’s academic, social-emotional, functional, and pre-vocational needs. Our Special Services Department offers a collaborative work environment that sets high expectations for our staff and students. Our commitment to students and families is unsurpassed. Our culturally rich and equity focused district fosters an environment where staff and students work together to fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life.

Westbrook Middle School

Come join the rewarding teaching and learning environment offered by Westbrook Middle School, a dynamic middle school in a rapidly growing, multicultural community in southern Maine. All WMS learners, grades 5-8, are valued and supported by our commitment to an equitable and rigorous educational experience.  Our knowledgeable, skilled educators take part in a variety of action-oriented leadership and learning teams in partnership with administration as we continue our evolution to be the best comprehensive public middle school we can be.  We are busy creating engaging learning spaces where all our students belong and can be successful regardless of race, religion, culture, ethnicity or ability.  The WMS community is seeking the right person to join us! 

District
Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine’s largest city,  the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education.We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!


TO APPLY
Vist the Employment page of our website, www.westbrookschools.org to be directed to Frontline.
All candidates must complete:
- online application
- upload the following documents: resume, transcripts, proof of certification, licensure, and CHRC, and three current letters of reference

Certification: Maine State Special Education Certification 282



                                                                                                         EOE
                                                                                              Westbrook School Department
                                                              is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce to support a
                                                                          vibrant, culturally rich, and equity-focused school district.

 

Job Type
Teacher - Middle School Level | Teacher - Special Education
Job Location (County)
Cumberland

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