Special Education Teacher Job at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, Waterville, ME

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  • Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
  • Waterville, ME

Job Description


Description:

Are you interested in a rewarding career working with young children? Join our team in providing quality early childhood care and education to children.

KVCAP, which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire a full-time, Special Education Teacher in our Educare Central Maine program. In addition to our generous benefits package, KVCAP offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for you to grow in the profession and to offer the best care and education to children 0 to 5 years old.

Requirements:

Position Summary :

The Special Education Teacher works with children with special needs, their families, and both site and Child Development Services (CDS) teams to ensure inclusion in assigned classrooms, and implements individualized curriculum to meet the needs of children with special needs. This individual will be responsible for providing support for children with special needs in a classroom environment as well as implementing Specifically Designed Instruction (SDI) on an as needed basis. They will also be responsible for the adequate and accurate documentation of the assigned child's/children's program as required.

Qualifications:

Experience and Skill Requirements:

The following experience and skills are considered essential:

  • 2-3 years' experience in group care settings for young children (0-5) preferred.
  • Must be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams.
  • Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) and documentation skills, critical thinking skills, basic computer skills, and group management skills.
  • Ability to travel within 2 counties.

Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential:

  • Must hold a Bachelor's Degree and maintain a full 282 (0 – age 5) endorsement from the Maine Department of Education.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods.
  • Experience in the provision of services to children with disabilities is preferred.
  • Must have access to an adequately insured vehicle, if conducting agency business and the ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services.

Benefits may include:

· 13 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People's Day).

· Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options.

· 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance.

· Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year.

· Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match.

· Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per year.

· Professional growth and development opportunities.

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