Special Education Teacher – Virtual
RSU 48 – Great Salt Bay School, Damariscotta, ME
Join Our Team!
Great Salt Bay School is looking for a dedicated and flexible 100% Virtual Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2026-27 school year ONLY. Teach remotely from anywhere while making a direct impact on our students!
About the Role:
This full-time virtual position (open to considering strong part-time applicants) involves 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. Students are in the building between 8:00 AM and 2:45 PM EST. 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.
Key Details:
Collaborative Teamwork: 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.
Virtual SDI & Planning: Requires extensive experience delivering high-quality Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and planning for academic growth, functional behaviors, and executive functioning skills.
Rapport & Engagement: Requires creative ideas and strategies to effectively build rapport and encourage active student participation in a virtual learning environment.
Compliance & Documentation: Requires strong expertise in special education compliance, paperwork, and writing IEPs strictly aligned with Maine Special Education Regulations (MUSER).
COMPENSATION & ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS
- Salary Range: $53,543 – $88,238 annually (based on experience, degree lane, and placement on the 185-day teacher salary schedule).
- 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.
- Generous Paid Time Off:
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
- Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement: 100% tuition reimbursement for up to 9 graduate credit hours per year at University of Maine rates, with 50% course prepayment available.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must hold (or be eligible for) Maine Department of Education Special Education Certification (282 K-6 or 282 Pre-K–6 Teacher of Students with Disabilities). 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. 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. 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.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit a professional application, which can be found here
Please send applications and required supporting materials to: Kelly Stokes, Director of Special Education E-mail: kstokes@rsu48.org
The completed employment application cannot be evaluated unless all of the following materials have been
provided:
Application form fully completed
Copies of Transcript(s)
Copy of Maine Certification(s)
Resume
Gaps in employment during the past ten years explained
“YES” to any of the questions in the Background section explained
Three letters of reference
Application signed