What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Preschool Teacher - Early Childhood Services - Childrens Collaborative position at Biddeford School Department?

Position Type :

Elementary School Teaching / Early Childhood

Date Posted : 2 / 24 / 2025

Location :

Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative

Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Services

Biddeford, ME - Children's Collaborative -Early Childhood Services Preschool Program

The Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative (SMAC) focuses on early intervention for children showing signs of increased behavioral, developmental or mental health issues. Children's Collaborative offers services for children with autism, or similar developmental disabilities learn skills to help them function successfully in home, school and community. SMAC is a unique organization that returns our profits to the public school system. So put your time and expertise to work for the benefit of your community!

Benefits include :

Health insurance : Medical, Dental, and Vision
Professional Development
403 B Retirement Options
Follow the CDS academic year with major holidays & school vacations off
PTO time offered
Flexible scheduling
Mileage reimbursement

NOTE : Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative employees are not eligible for Maine State Retirement but are eligible to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan.

For more information about Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, please visit Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative

Certification / License :

State Certification as a Special Education Teacher. Maine DOE 286 or 282

Education :

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Responsibilities of the Lead Teacher :

Attend IEP meetings as a special education consultant

Responsible for the overall operation of the classroom

Develop developmentally appropriate programing for each child's individual goals and objectives

Participate in IEP quarterly and provide appropriate documentation

Independently conduct assessments and support with the writing of educational plans for children enrolled in the program, with input and suggestions for modification

Provide direct care to children based upon individual education plan (IEP) and / or individual treatment plan

Set up, including preparing material and lesson plans, and maintain an appropriate learning environment

Attend and participate in required meetings, including, but not limited to, classroom and agency-wide

Follow written positive behavior support plans and support with training teachers on positive behavioral instruction

Have frequent collateral contacts with therapists and other members of the child's team

NOTE : Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative employees are not eligible for Maine State Retirement but are eligible to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan.

For more information about Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, please visit Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches

Views of the Saco River to its west

Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area

It is less than two hours north of Boston.

Home to a growing population of diverse residents

Picturesque downtown

Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown

Thriving economy

Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.

The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program.

Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.

For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression .

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at

Please see other Job Openings at :

Biddeford Schools

Dayton School

Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative

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