Elementary Special Education Teacher, Functional Life Skills

Brewer Community School 2026‑2027

Elementary - Special Education Teacher, Functional Life Skills

The Brewer School Department is seeking to fill a full‑time special education teacher position to oversee the Life Skills program, serving elementary students. This position is uniquely supported by a seasoned group of paraprofessionals, as well as a full‑time BCBA, psychologist, and an IEP coordinator to assist with routine case management / IDEA requirements. The structure of special education duties is designed to promote and protect instructional time for student achievement.

• State of Maine Special Education Certification (282 or 286 / working toward) and Criminal History Record Check
• Experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities
• Experience planning and teaching functional academics, social skills, and life skills curriculum
• Experience designing and implementing positive behavior intervention plans and being fully certified in a state‑approved crisis prevention program (e.g., Safety Care)
• Experience supporting student transitions across grade levels
• Experience coordinating and supervising paraprofessionals and managing multiple schedules of related services
• Experience integrating technology / adapted technology into instruction to meet various student needs
• Ability to administer standardized, curriculum‑based, and alternative assessments as required by MDOE
• Ability to analyze assessment and performance data to design appropriate instruction
• Ability to plan instruction to align with IEP goals, targeted standards, and least restrictive learning opportunities
• Ability to support outreach activities and relations, such as Special Olympics events and other community outings aligned with the life‑skills curriculum and activities of daily living
• Ability to lead and facilitate IEP meetings and complete necessary special education paperwork
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations and IEP procedures
• Excellent communication, time management, organization, and leadership skills
• Flexible, positive, and collaborative team member

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Applications are available from the Superintendent’s Office at 207‑989‑3160, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or download from our website. Completed applications may be sent to Ginger Stoneton at gstoneton.

Superintendent of Schools, 261 Center Street, Brewer ME 04412

EOE