Assistant Director of Special Education (2026-27)
ServingSchools, Oakland, ME, United States
Qualifications
Holds current Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check
Holds Teacher of Students with Disabilities (282) endorsement
Holds Administrator of Special Education (030), Assistant Administrator of Special Education (035) or Special Education Consultant (079) endorsement
At least five (5) years of teaching experience and educational background in the area of academic and social/emotional behavioral needs of children
Essential Job Responsibilities
Federal and state special education and 504 regulations, processes, and paperwork
Developmental characteristics of children with disabilities
Current research, trends in curriculum, best practices, and instructional strategies for special education and 504 students
Collection of, analysis of, and use of data to inform assessment and instruction aligned with curriculum
Collaborative practices and communication skills to work with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives
Education referral, assessment, and programming in accordance with state regulations and district policies, and at the direction of the Director of Special Services
Assists teachers in examining teaching practices in order to effectively meet the needs of all students and prevent unnecessary referrals to special education
Mentoring for new special education teachers (case management) and related service personnel
Provides instructional guidance and teacher leadership within the school setting
Provides recommendations to and ongoing collaboration with teachers to implement strategies for students with academic or behavioral needs
Consults with general education (tier 1, tier2, and tier 3) and special education teachers around scientifically based researched instructional strategies and methodologies
Meets with teachers to review IEPs and/or testing at the beginning of the year and as concerns arise
Participates in the school pre-referral team to provide information and expertise on Response to Intervention (RTI)
Participates in placement and transition meetings for students placed at special purpose private schools
Assists with special education assessments, class observations, and functional behavior assessments, as appropriate
Communicates with administrative and district office staff regarding necessary census, finance, personnel and program data
Assists with the supervision and evaluation of probationary and continuing contract special education personnel and educational technicians
Facilitates and serves as administrator in IEP Team meetings
Prepares and delivers reports, plans and program descriptions as requested by school and district administrators
Deadline: When a qualified candidate is found
Location: District
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Contact
Amanda Soule, Director of Human Resources
41 Heath Street
Oakland ME 04963
Phone: (207) 465-7384 ext 2670
Fax: (207) 465-9130
E-mail: asoule@rsu18.org
Applications may be completed online at http://www.applitrack.com/rsu18/onlineapp.
Please visit www.rsu18.org for more information.
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Holds current Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check
Holds Teacher of Students with Disabilities (282) endorsement
Holds Administrator of Special Education (030), Assistant Administrator of Special Education (035) or Special Education Consultant (079) endorsement
At least five (5) years of teaching experience and educational background in the area of academic and social/emotional behavioral needs of children
Essential Job Responsibilities
Federal and state special education and 504 regulations, processes, and paperwork
Developmental characteristics of children with disabilities
Current research, trends in curriculum, best practices, and instructional strategies for special education and 504 students
Collection of, analysis of, and use of data to inform assessment and instruction aligned with curriculum
Collaborative practices and communication skills to work with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives
Education referral, assessment, and programming in accordance with state regulations and district policies, and at the direction of the Director of Special Services
Assists teachers in examining teaching practices in order to effectively meet the needs of all students and prevent unnecessary referrals to special education
Mentoring for new special education teachers (case management) and related service personnel
Provides instructional guidance and teacher leadership within the school setting
Provides recommendations to and ongoing collaboration with teachers to implement strategies for students with academic or behavioral needs
Consults with general education (tier 1, tier2, and tier 3) and special education teachers around scientifically based researched instructional strategies and methodologies
Meets with teachers to review IEPs and/or testing at the beginning of the year and as concerns arise
Participates in the school pre-referral team to provide information and expertise on Response to Intervention (RTI)
Participates in placement and transition meetings for students placed at special purpose private schools
Assists with special education assessments, class observations, and functional behavior assessments, as appropriate
Communicates with administrative and district office staff regarding necessary census, finance, personnel and program data
Assists with the supervision and evaluation of probationary and continuing contract special education personnel and educational technicians
Facilitates and serves as administrator in IEP Team meetings
Prepares and delivers reports, plans and program descriptions as requested by school and district administrators
Deadline: When a qualified candidate is found
Location: District
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Contact
Amanda Soule, Director of Human Resources
41 Heath Street
Oakland ME 04963
Phone: (207) 465-7384 ext 2670
Fax: (207) 465-9130
E-mail: asoule@rsu18.org
Applications may be completed online at http://www.applitrack.com/rsu18/onlineapp.
Please visit www.rsu18.org for more information.
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