Job Description

WE ARE SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR GRADES 7-12 TO JOIN OUR TEAM WITH A $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS!

Kittery Academy is a special purpose school in Kittery, ME which provides individual support services to 10 students who have mental health, behavioral and educational challenges.  As a Teacher at Kittery Academy you will make a real difference while working with a great team!

Duties include developing IEP’s, planning the curriculum, preparing instructional materials, and implementing a variety of effective teaching strategies.  Positions starting at $45,000 per year.

Come teach in our safe, small and clean classroom environment!

This is a full time, school year position following a school year calendar with a 6 week ESY summer program. 

Qualifications

IF YOU...

• HAVE A COMPLETED BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN EDUCATION OR RELATED FIELD,
• HOLD A CURRENT 282 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION (TARGETED NEED, CONDITIONAL, OR PROVISIONAL STATUS) FROM THE STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OR ABLE TO BE CERTIFIED IN THE STATE OF MAINE,
• Have 1-2 years of teaching experience,
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and proof of auto insurance,
• Love teaching, have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Additional Information

WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE STARTING SALARY AND TOP TIER BENEFITS PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES:

• $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS 
• Medical,
• Dental,
• Vision,
• Short-term disability,
• Complimentary Long-term disability and life insurance provided at no cost,
• Company issued cell phone and laptop,
• Tuition reimbursement,
• Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program,
• Discounts to area businesses such as an 18% discount to Verizon,
• Convenient school hours, Monday through Friday,
• 403b Retirement plan with matched contributions after a year of employment,
• Paid training for Safety Care, and First Aid/CPR!

ADDITIONALLY, BECAUSE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A WORK-LIFE BALANCE, OUR GENEROUS TIME OFF PACKAGE TOTALS 22 PAID DAYS OFF IN YOUR FIRST YEAR AND INCREASES WITH LONGEVITY!

IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE PART OF OUR CONNECTIONS FOR KIDS EDUCATIONAL TEAM SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TODAY!

LOCATION: This position is located in Kittery, ME