What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher MS Juvenile - Special Education (7-12) AR Gould School, Long Creek Youth Development Center position at State of Maine Department of Corrections?
Special Education Teacher (7-12) at the AR Gould School, Long Creek Youth Development Center
Pay Grade 2: $56,867.20 to $84,448.00 (rate includes 10% Salary Adjustment and $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend)
Job Class Code: 5275
033000012
Open: April 03, 2025
Close: May 28, 2025
CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION
The A.R. Gould School, located within the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, Maine, is currently seeking a 7-12 Special Education teacher to join a dynamic team of educators.
Job Description
This is a year-round, 224 day position. The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide evidence based on specially designed instruction through a range of high school subjects to students detained within the Long Creek Youth Development Center. The Special Education teacher’s working focus, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, is to assist students in their continuing education efforts towards obtaining a high school diploma or GED while improving academic and functional skills.
Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to :
Assessing the level of functioning of all students.
Case Management and IEP development, implementation and progress monitoring.
Consulting with regular education teachers on IEP modifications and student needs.
Coordination work with other schools the student may be transferred to or from.
Conduction pre-and post-tests when applicable.
Maintaining and implementing data collection systems.
Managing student records in a timely and appropriate manner.
Participating in staff development activities.
Working with others to address and resolve student issues.
Serve as a role model while managing student behavior.
Essential Skills And Knowledge
To be successful in this position you will need to have knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
Knowledge of department functions, objectives, policies and programs.
Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, methods and techniques.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, neurodiversity and basic psychological processes such as learning and motivation, memory, executive skills, etc.
Knowledge of adult and adolescent learning principles, practices methods and techniques.
Knowledge of curriculum development, classroom instruction, and educational planning in special education to include transition planning.
Ability to apply effective behavior management techniques.
Ability to assess student needs and develop/modify instruction as necessary to support the growth and abilities of all students.
Ability to develop curriculum and lesson plans in core content areas.
Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and via written work.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work with and manage at-risk youth.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements
Maine Teacher's Certificate for appropriate subject and/or grade(s) as issued by the Maine Department of Education:
Professional 7-12 Special Education certification preferred (082). Conditionally Certified Special Education Teachers considered and urged to apply.
Questions about this position may be addressed to gail.robbins@maine.gov.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and if applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration, and certifications.
Benefits
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Pay Grade 2: $56,867.20 to $84,448.00 (rate includes 10% Salary Adjustment and $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend)
Job Class Code: 5275
033000012
Open: April 03, 2025
Close: May 28, 2025
CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION
The A.R. Gould School, located within the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, Maine, is currently seeking a 7-12 Special Education teacher to join a dynamic team of educators.
Job Description
This is a year-round, 224 day position. The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide evidence based on specially designed instruction through a range of high school subjects to students detained within the Long Creek Youth Development Center. The Special Education teacher’s working focus, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, is to assist students in their continuing education efforts towards obtaining a high school diploma or GED while improving academic and functional skills.
Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to :
Assessing the level of functioning of all students.
Case Management and IEP development, implementation and progress monitoring.
Consulting with regular education teachers on IEP modifications and student needs.
Coordination work with other schools the student may be transferred to or from.
Conduction pre-and post-tests when applicable.
Maintaining and implementing data collection systems.
Managing student records in a timely and appropriate manner.
Participating in staff development activities.
Working with others to address and resolve student issues.
Serve as a role model while managing student behavior.
Essential Skills And Knowledge
To be successful in this position you will need to have knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
Knowledge of department functions, objectives, policies and programs.
Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, methods and techniques.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, neurodiversity and basic psychological processes such as learning and motivation, memory, executive skills, etc.
Knowledge of adult and adolescent learning principles, practices methods and techniques.
Knowledge of curriculum development, classroom instruction, and educational planning in special education to include transition planning.
Ability to apply effective behavior management techniques.
Ability to assess student needs and develop/modify instruction as necessary to support the growth and abilities of all students.
Ability to develop curriculum and lesson plans in core content areas.
Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and via written work.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work with and manage at-risk youth.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements
Maine Teacher's Certificate for appropriate subject and/or grade(s) as issued by the Maine Department of Education:
Professional 7-12 Special Education certification preferred (082). Conditionally Certified Special Education Teachers considered and urged to apply.
Questions about this position may be addressed to gail.robbins@maine.gov.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and if applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration, and certifications.
Benefits
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19.63% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Salary : $9,894 - $11,058
