Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Great Salt Bay Community School is seeking a dedicated and flexible Special Education Teacher to support students remotely during the 2026-27 school year. The role delivers virtual instruction to primarily Pre-K through 6th-grade students, collaborates with on-site educators and support staff, develops Specially Designed Instruction, builds student engagement, and maintains special education compliance and IEP documentation.
Responsibilities
- Delivering instruction to a diverse group of students mainly in grades Pre-K through 6
- While working remotely, you will collaborate with on-site staff to support students in inclusive and special education settings
- The candidate must have the ability to attend IEP meetings (up to approximately 4 per week) generally held before or after school at 7:30 AM or 2:45 PM
- To drive student achievement, you will work closely with our long-term substitute teacher, special and general educators, and paraprofessionals, as well as consult with the school's Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) when appropriate
- Requires extensive experience delivering high-quality Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and planning for academic growth, functional behaviors, and executive functioning skills
- Requires creative ideas and strategies to effectively build rapport and encourage active student participation in a virtual learning environment
- Requires strong expertise in special education compliance, paperwork, and writing IEPs strictly aligned with Maine Special Education Regulations (MUSER)
Skills
- Requires extensive experience delivering high-quality Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and planning for academic growth, functional behaviors, and executive functioning skills
- Requires creative ideas and strategies to effectively build rapport and encourage active student participation in a virtual learning environment
- Requires strong expertise in special education compliance, paperwork, and writing IEPs strictly aligned with Maine Special Education Regulations (MUSER)
- Candidates must hold (or be eligible for) Maine Department of Education Special Education Certification (**282 K-6** or 282 Pre-Kâ6 Teacher of Students with Disabilities)
- Demonstrated expertise in virtual instruction, SDI design, executive functioning support, and Maine SPED compliance is required
- Candidates must maintain reliable, high-speed internet access at all times
- Candidates with a 282 K-6 endorsement must be willing to accept the Maine DOE's conversion to the Pre-K to 6th grade 282 certification
- Conditional certification may be considered
- Qualified applicants residing outside of the State of Maine are welcome to apply; please note that for out-of-state candidates, the position may be adjusted to an hourly, contracted role/not salary and benefits based
Benefits
- Special Education Staff Stipend: Eligible for up to $6,000 annually ($125 per point system earned for evaluations, direct therapy services, and IEP meeting participation).
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: District pays 99% of Single coverage, 90% of Adult/Children coverage, and 85% of Family/2-Adult coverage under MEA Benefits Trust plans.
- 15 paid sick days per year (accumulative up to 120 days).
- 40 hours of paid employee leave per year for personal use/vacation.
- Paid professional days and bereavement days.
- 100% tuition reimbursement for up to 9 graduate credit hours per year at University of Maine rates, with 50% course prepayment available.
- 100% Virtual Special Education Teacher position; Teach remotely from anywhere.
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