Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Teacher & Case Manager, Resource Room - King Middle School

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered Special Education Teacher / Case Manager to join our teaching faculty at King Middle School. The successful candidate will be adept at providing an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the academic, social, and emotional development of individuals, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and adjusting curricular and instructional materials to monitor student progress and meet the needs of a range of learners. Communicating and interacting with students, parents, colleagues and community members are essential in this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in all academic and functional skill areas to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks
• Serve as case manager and oversee each student's IEP, ensuring compliance with requirements in the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations-Chapter 101 including timelines related to the IEP process and IEP development
• Consult with regular education teachers on a regular basis regarding educational needs, accommodations and modifications
• Collaborate with related service providers (speech therapists, OT, PT, social workers, etc
• Administer academic achievement assessments for initial referrals and triennial reviews
• Attend meetings, professional development and in-service training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to develop working knowledge of PPS core and intervention curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices
• Ability to develop and deliver standards-based, specially designed instruction (SDI) across curricular disciplines and grade levels
• Ability to lead therapeutic, instructional team via collaborative processes
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process for students with disabilities
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into curricula
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
• Willingness to reflect on personal implicit bias and a commitment to challenging personal perspectives and deepening self-awareness
• Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
• Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome
• Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• At least one of the following Maine State Teacher Certificate endorsements (more info):
• Endorsement 286 (Severe Impaired, K-12)
• Endorsement 282 (Teacher of Children with Disabilities, K-8)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Reports to: School Principal
• Contract: Part of PEA union (see 2025-2028 CBA here)
• Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT KING:

Portland Public Schools is dedicated to providing a rich academic experience to support every student's path to success. As a staff member at King, you will become a part of an inclusive community of educators ready to share the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to thriving in a diverse environment. We strive to actively recruit, support, and retain BIPOC staff and to create a culturally responsive and representative learning environment where everyone feels connected, supported, recognized, and empowered. We focus on embracing the diversity of thought, identity, and experience of our staff and students, and on creating opportunities for fellowship and relationship building within our schools and community. We offer career and leadership development opportunities through district-wide programs such as professional development, on-the-job learning experiences, and mentoring that are intended to help you fulfill your career goals and aspirations. We are looking for people who are aligned with our vision. If you share these values, we welcome you to partner with us in this work.

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.