Special Education Resource Room Teacher -Windham High School

Job Details

Starting Date:Aug 21, 2025

Job Description

• Windham High School has a dynamic team of special educators and support staff. We currently have an opening for a special education teacher to work on our Resource Team.
  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 regular education setting. This position includes co-teaching opportunities with regular education students.
  
  Below is a list of some of the essential duties and responsibilities for this position:
  
• 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.
  
• 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, provide high-quality, inform instruction, 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 > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Windham High School

Windham High School is a community of learners. We offer a safe, welcoming environment built on a foundation of pride, trust, honesty, and respect. We believe that physical, mental, and social well-being are building blocks for personal and academic success. Our commitment to quality education emphasizes individualized learning experiences, challenging academics, and varied opportunities for creative thinking and healthful risk-taking. Exposure to the arts, to careers, and to areas of personal interest invites meaningful planning for the future. Our fundamental goal is to foster a passion for lifelong learning. Windham High School is truly a place where all can wonder, explore, and achieve. Our learning community will be one where every student will meet academic,social and civic expectations. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS Every student will read,write and speak effectively. Every student will use inquiry, investigation and decision-making to solve problems. Every student will effectively utilize technology as part of his/her learning process. SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS Every student will have multiple opportunities to understand the connection between his/her own behaviors and their impact on others. CIVIC EXPECTATIONS Every student will have multiple opportunities to be an informed and involved citizen.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (Masters preferred); State of Maine certification with endorsement 282 7-12. Must hold approved Maine State CHRC at time of hire. Selected candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.
• Bachelor 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)

Contact Information

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