Special Education Resource Room Teacher - Windham Middle School

Job Details

Starting Date:Aug 21, 2025

Job Description

• Windham Middle School has a dynamic team of special educators and support staff.
  We currently have an opening for a special education teacher in one of our six resource rooms.
  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 reading, writing and math as well
  as executive functioning skills and social skills as outlined in students’ IEPs.
  
  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 Middle 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 teaches 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). Must hold or be in the processing of obtaining a State of Maine certification with endorsement 282 and an approved CHRC at time of hire.
• 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