Job Description

Position Summary:

The Saco School Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Special Education teacher and/or experienced Special Education Administrator to join our dedicated team of professionals. This individual will serve as both a special education leader and a key liaison between families, school teams, and outside agencies, ensuring that students receive high-quality, compliant, and individualized educational programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Local Education Agent (LEA) and facilitator at all IEP meetings for the PreK-2 gradespan. Complete all special education documentation accurately and submit in accordance with legal timelines and district expectations.
• Maintain compliant, up-to-date student records and special education files and actively participate in assessments and evaluations as appropriate.
• Serve as the primary contact for coordinating services across all agency and school-based supports for assigned students.
• Uphold and model district educational philosophy, values, and academic standards.
• Supervise, support, and schedule educational technicians aligned to the student caseload, ensuring clarity in roles and expectations.
• Provide building-based support to general and special education teachers regarding accommodations, modifications, and implementation of IEPs.
• Actively support collaborative problem-solving teams and contribute to school-wide student support systems.
• Maintain positive, professional, and responsive communication with families, staff, and administrators.
• Participate in staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
• Continuously pursue professional growth opportunities and stay informed on special education laws, practices, and instructional strategies.
  Required Skills & Qualities:
• Ability to lead with confidence, remain approachable, and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for compliance and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interactions with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Capacity to mentor and guide education technicians and collaborate effectively with all building staff.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners

- Other job-related duties as assigned by the Building Administrator (Principal) and Director of Instructional Support.

Qualifications: current Maine DOE Certification (282) or (035).

• Demonstrated experience with IEP development, progress monitoring, and implementation.
• Prior experience working with educational technicians and interdisciplinary teams preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Application Procedure:

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Equal Opportunity:

Saco School Department is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Rate to be established by the Superintendent.

EVALUATION: As applicable, based on hours worked

Note: This job reflects the general requirements necessary to describe this job’s functions and responsibilities and shall not be interpreted as a detailed of all work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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