Special Education PreK Classroom

Job Details

Starting Date:Aug 21, 2025

Job Description

• Windham Primary School has a dynamic team of special educators and support staff. The ability to connect with students and serve as a liaison between students and staff is essential. The successful candidate will be able to provide direct instruction in executive functioning skills, social skills, and academic areas as outlined in students’ IEPs in both the special education setting and the regular education setting. The person selected for this position will provide specially designed instruction to students receiving services through CDS who attend preschool at one of our community partners' locations. Depending on student IEPs, there may also be opportunities for co-teaching in the regular PreK classroom at Windham Primary School.
  
  Below is a list of some of the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position:
  
• Provide research-based early education reading, writing, and math instruction in a special education setting and regular education setting.
  
• Provide specially designed instruction in social skills and executive function skills in the special education setting and regular education setting.
  
• Promote student learning and engagement by developing and delivering lessons based on appropriate instructional goals and ongoing assessments,
  while using a variety of instructional approaches and techniques in the least restrictive environment to meet the varied needs and learning styles of students.
  
• Experience working with students with Autism.
  
• Experience working with students with behavioral challenges.
  
• Experience writing positive behavioral support plans and implementing them with fidelity.
  
• Knowledge of Maine Early Learning Standards as well as K-8 grade level standards across all content areas
  
• Strong classroom management skills required
  
• Ability to work as a team member across multiple grades Pre-K-4
  
• Strong time management and organizational skills required
  
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with families, colleagues, and students.
  
• Fulfill case-management responsibilities, such as writing comprehensive IEPs and written notices, in compliance with IDEA timelines and district procedures.
  
• Use ongoing assessments and data collection in order to refine academic and behavioral interventions, assess student growth in relation to goals, and provide high-quality, informed instruction, and meaningful feedback to foster student learning.
  
• Promote positive student behavior by developing a culture of respect, active student investment and participation, and rapport in the classroom.
  
• Have a reflective and open mindset with a willingness to grow and develop professionally.
  
• Participate in regularly scheduled special education department meetings.
  
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the building administrator, director of student services, or superintendent.
  
  

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Windham Primary School

RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teachers who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (Masters preferred).
  
  Certification requirement:
  Must hold or be in the process of obtaining a State of Maine certification with endorsement 282b and an approved CHRC at the time of hire. K-8 282 certification is acceptable but must be willing to apply for the 282b.
  
  Please be sure to include all requested information in your application, including current letters of recommendation from supervisor(s) and colleagues.
  
  
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Use this application for all teaching positions.

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please list your certifications.
  Multiple Choice / Single Answer
  - Maine CHRC Approval Dates
  - Certification
  - Certification
• 2. Please account for and explain any gaps in employment during the past ten years.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 3. Please describe a specific class or class activity you planned and actually conducted which illustrates your philosophy of teaching and is the best example of your teaching skills. What evidence showed you that this class or activity was successful in terms of student motivation and achievement?
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 4. As a Pre-K Special Education teacher, it is crucial to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of each student in the classroom. Please provide a short essay (300 words maximum) outlining your experience and approaches in effectively differentiating instruction. Include specific examples and strategies you have utilized to support the learning and development of young children with special needs.?
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

• Lisa Garneau
• 228 Windham Center Road
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: 207-892-1800, x 2005
• Email: lgarneau@rsu14.org