Remote Special Education Teacher (SPED) - Maine

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education from an accredited institution
• Active Maine Teacher Certification with Endorsement 282 (Teacher of Students with Disabilities, PK–12 or K–8/7–12) issued by the Maine Department of Education (MDOE)
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience (school-based and/or virtual instruction preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of Maine Chapter 101 Special Education regulations, IEP development, and progress-monitoring protocols
• Strong instructional design, behavior management, and differentiated teaching skills
• Comfortable navigating telepractice platforms, remote learning management systems, and digital assistive technology

Key Responsibilities
Assessment & Specialized Instruction
• Design and deliver direct virtual specialized academic instruction (individual and small group) aligned with students’ IEP goals
• Administer informal and formal academic diagnostic assessments and progress-monitoring checks to evaluate student performance
• Differentiate general education curriculum and implement individualized accommodations and modifications for remote learners
• Collect and analyze objective instructional data continuously to drive educational planning and goal mastery

Collaboration & Case Management
• Manage virtual student caseloads and coordinate special education services with multidisciplinary teams
• Partner closely with general education teachers, related service providers (SLPs, OTs, School Psychologists), ed techs, and families
• Schedule, organize, and facilitate virtual IEP team meetings, annual reviews, and triennial re-evaluations

Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of direct service logs, progress reports, and IEP goal updates
• Ensure all instructional interventions and IEP development strictly align with Maine MDOE Chapter 101 rules, SAU policies, and IDEA mandates
• Complete thorough academic evaluation summaries, Written Notices (WN), and state-mandated compliance paperwork

Technology & Virtual Delivery
• Utilize interactive virtual classroom platforms, digital whiteboards, and assistive technology tools to maximize student engagement
• Adapt curriculum materials into accessible digital formats suited for remote learners
• Provide basic platform guidance and technical support to onsite ed techs, facilitators, and parents

Advocacy & Student Empowerment
• Foster student independence, executive functioning, and self-advocacy skills within the virtual learning environment
• Provide instructional strategies, behavior support guidance, and educational resources to families and general education teachers

Benefits & Compensation
• 1099 Independent Contractor Status
• Available for FT or PT schedules
• Compensation for both Direct & Indirect Service Hours
• Estimated Pay Range: $38 – $48+ / hr (commensurate with experience, district budget, and candidate fit)
• Flexibility with schedule and working 100% from home

For additional information, please contact Charlie Harper, Account Executive @ Procare Therapy and VocoVision!
📍 (678) 538-6734
📍 [email protected]