Special Education Early Childhood Coordinator

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

**Beginning with the 2026-27 School Year**

SPECIAL EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR

MSAD #51 is seeking a professional to serve as our Coordinator for special education services for those who are ages 3 and 4. This position will provide leadership and consultation to stakeholders within our schools; lead the assessment and transition processes; ensure legal compliance; design and lead professional development; and foster strong instructional skills in a play-based learning environment. This is a teacher contract with a possibility of additional time during the summer, beginning July 1.

Qualifications: Individual must possess a Master's degree; a valid Maine Department of Education teaching certificate with a 282 (Birth-age 5) Teacher: Child with Disabilities endorsement, although a 035 - Assistant Administrator of Special Education or 030 - Administrator of Special Education is preferred; 5 or more years of experience with children in early childhood education or early elementary school; additional experience with special education, knowledge of the CDS system, and/or school leadership is preferred.

Application Deadline is: Friday, May 8, 2026

When applying for this position, you will be required to upload the following documents in Word or pdf format:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Philosophy of Teaching
• Transcripts

MSAD #51 includes the towns of Cumberland and North Yarmouth. The district educates 2,239 students.

MSAD #51 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Special Education > Early Essential Education

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• MSAD #51 Superintendent of Schools
• 357 Tuttle Road
• P O Box 6A
• Cumberland, Maine 04021
• Phone: 207-829-4800
• Email: Employment@msad51.org