About this role
**Beginning with the 2026-27 School Year** SPECIAL EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR MSAD #51 is seeking a professional to serve as our Coordinator for special education services for those who are ages 3 and 4. This position will provide leadership and consultation to stakeholders within our schools; lead the assessment and transition processes; ensure legal compliance; design and lead professional development; and foster strong instructional skills in a play-based learning environment. This is a teacher contract with a possibility of additional time during the summer, beginning July 1.
Qualifications: Individual must possess a Master's degree; a valid Maine Department of Education teaching certificate with a 282 (Birth-age 5) Teacher: Child with Disabilities endorsement, although a 035 - Assistant Administrator of Special Education or 030 - Administrator of Special Education is preferred; 5 or more years of experience with children in early childhood education or early elementary school; additional experience with special education, knowledge of the CDS system, and/or school leadership is preferred. Application Deadline is: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 or until suitable candidate is found When applying for this position, you will be required to upload the following documents in Word or pdf format:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Philosophy of Teaching
• Transcripts
MSAD #51 includes the towns of Cumberland and North Yarmouth. The district educates 2,239 students. MSAD #51 is an Equal Opportunity Employer