Specialized K-5 Lead Teacher

*$1,500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Woodfords' Family Services is looking for a fun, engaging, and compassionate educator to join our Special Purpose Private School as Lead Teacher! This is a full-time (40 hrs.), salaried position, located at our SPPS program in Westbrook, ME!

In addition, the Lead Teacher position is eligible for a generous benefits & compensation package detailed below.

Position Summary

Woodfords' Special Purpose Private School (SPPS) Program provides early intervention supports and services to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a therapeutic and treatment-based environment. As a Lead Teacher, you will be an integral part of leading a team that's responsible for the day-to-day operations and general functioning of the classroom. This role supports ongoing efforts in guiding students toward achieving goals related to cognitive, social, and emotional growth and maturation.

The Lead Teacher is a full calendar year position.

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time; 40 hours per week

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

$52,000-$57,000 salary

$1,500 Sign-on bonus! - paid at 6 months of employment!

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, in special education, early childhood or a related field.
• Educational Technician III eligible
• A minimum of a conditional or full K-8 282 Certification; full K-8 282 certification preferred, from the Maine Department of Education; as well as Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience and the desire to work with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

A glimpse at our benefits package

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that supports your career goals, Woodfords Family Services is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees:

• Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
• Dental & Vision Insurance Options
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
• Robust Employee Wellness Program
• Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state of Maine.

Location: Westbrook, ME