Job Description

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Education in the Unorganized Territory

Opening Date: August 07, 2026
Closing Date: August 21, 2026

Grade: 01 Professional/Technical

Job Class Code: 3125

Salary: $41,732.96 - $63,656.31/Annually

Position Number: 014280049
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Connor Consolidated School

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

PURPOSE:
If you want to be part of a dynamic educational team, consider joining us as a special education teacher at the Connor Consolidated School! We are a student-centered school focused on student progress, both academically and functionally, communication and community! Join us in making a difference in the lives of our children!

This is professional services work in teaching academic subjects at Connor Consolidated School, operated by the State or at state institutions throughout Maine. Responsibilities include testing students, developing curricula and educational plans, instructing classes, and evaluating student progress. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Teaches students in academic subjects in order to provide education.
• Develops course curriculum and individual education plans for each student in order to provide effective learning.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress in order to ensure student learning objectives are attained and student records and reports are maintained.
• Interviews and tests students in order to determine educational level and needs.
• Implements tutoring sessions in order to assist in meeting identified individual student needs.
• Informs parents, administrators, and other appropriate people in order to provide information on students' progress.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Ability to develop curricula and lesson plans.
• Ability to complete special education documentation requirement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelors Degree in Education or related field.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Maine Teacher's Certificate for appropriate subject and/or grade(s) as issued by the Department of Education.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF MAINE:

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 leaveannually. 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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor 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 ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.06% 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 leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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