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Posted August 12, 2026

Special Education Teacher Pre K- 8

John F Murphy Homes, Inc.
Auburn, ME, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

The Margaret Murphy Centers for Children (MMCC) is a special-purpose private school serving children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders. This is an intensive and collaborative program that operates year-round. MMCC students receive individualized educational and behavioral services provided by a team of professionals and providers. Following the model of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), certified Special Education teachers and Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs) supervise School Based Behavioral Health Professionals (SB-BHPs)/Ed Tech IIIs to work one-on-one with students to meet educational and behavioral goals with efficiency, continuity, and ultimately…SUCCESS.

The Margaret Murphy Center’s Auburn Day Treatment program (Pre K-8) is looking for a professional who is dedicated, compassionate, creative, and disciplined to join our team. Such professionals will find a position that offers experience with best practices, a chance to make a difference, and an opportunity to have fun. MMCC will provide the initial and ongoing training necessary to become an effective Special Education Teacher, allowing for a wealth of experiences vital to professional development.

The ideal candidate for the Special Education Teacher position at MMCC will have:

-A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

-282 or 286 DOE certification or documentation from the DOE that candidate is conditionally certified, with the expectation that candidate is enrolled in schooling to complete full certification requirements.

-Experience working with children with developmental and/or emotional disabilities

-Excellent teaching skills, both 1:1 and small group

-Excellent behavior management skills

-Confidence with Safety Care strategies

-Excellent attendance and punctuality

-Strong time management skills that result in the ability to meet deadlines and support students directly as necessary

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $60,070.40-$75,088.00 annually, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. Eligible employees are also offered a comprehensive benefits package.

MMCC offers up to 8 weeks of paid vacation time and paid holidays each year for our Special Education Teachers! YES- MMCC is a year-round school for children, but we offer extensive vacation benefits!

Please visit our website at:

margaretmurphycenters.org

The Margaret Murphy Center for Children owned and operated by John F. Murphy Homes, Inc., and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

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