Teacher Functional Life Skills

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

A special education educator who focuses on teaching students with disabilities essential daily living skills, like personal hygiene, cooking, money management, communication, and community navigation, to promote independence and participation in society, by developing individualized lesson plans, assessing progress, and collaborating with parents and other support staff to achieve student goals within a classroom setting.

Special Education > Life Skills

Welcome to Auburn Middle School

• AMS has adopted Six Core Values: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY, FAIRNESS, COURAGE AND COMPASSION. The Six Core Values are a part of every aspect of life at AMS. The Six Core Values are included in the discussion of all behavior issues. These values are meaningful for every member of the AMS community and have informed the rights of the AMS community. THE RIGHTS OF THE AMS COMMUNITY
• The right to be safe from physical and emotional harm.
• The right to give and receive respect without labeling.
• The right to learn without interruption.
• The right to have a voice in all aspects of AMS.
• The right to a balanced student-teacher relationship in and out of the classroom.
• The right to an appropriate setting to discuss conflicts.
• The right to be free from harassment.

Job Requirements

• DOE certifcation
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Please review Auburn's Vision https://www.auburnschl.edu/district_info/auburns_vision_2030

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. What questions or concerns does our Vision 2030 raise for you?
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 2. What in our Vision 2030 aligns with your philosophy of learning & teaching? How are you the right person to help Auburn School Department reach our Vision 2030? Please include specific examples.
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 3. I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by Auburn School Department, I will abide by all Department of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from federal, state, county, and/or local agency, including law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I may be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information.
  Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
  - I agree with the above statement, please give my application consideration.
  - I DO Not agree and understand I will not be considered for a position in Auburn.

Contact Information

• Laura Shaw, Director of Special Services
• 60 Court Street
• Auburn, Maine 04210
• Phone: 207-784-6431
• Fax: 207-333-6628
• Email: lshaw@auburnschl.edu