Education Specialist II

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Riverview Psychiatric Center

Open Date: 12/18/25

Close Date:
Open Continuously

Job Class Code: 3042 Grade: 24 Salary: $25.45 - $37.54 per hour*

* Hourly rate is inclusive of a $.60 per hour institutional stipend

Riverview Psychiatric Center is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Education Specialist II to lead and oversee a statewide education program in a designated specialty or subject area. This position plays a vital role in shaping educational quality by developing policy, providing consultation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards. Work is performed under limited supervision.

As an Education Specialist II, you will be at the forefront of statewide program development, guiding curriculum planning and implementation to ensure educational excellence. You will collaborate closely with administrators, staff, advisory committees, and other partners to share expertise, address challenges, and build program support. In this role, you will interpret and explain state and federal education laws, provide professional guidance to educators, and promote consistent adherence to established standards.

Your work will also involve evaluating instructional practices, administrative processes, and program outcomes to ensure alignment with state requirements. You’ll prepare detailed reports, analyze data, and recommend enhancements to strengthen program delivery. Additionally, you will design and lead in-service training opportunities, ensuring staff have the resources, tools, and understanding needed to meet program goals.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a diverse range of educational professionals and community partners.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of educational administration, teaching methods, and curriculum development, as well as in-depth knowledge of their assigned specialty or subject area. They should be familiar with state and federal education laws, policies, and procedures, and be able to interpret and explain them effectively. Success in this role requires the ability to plan and manage programs, communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats, work collaboratively with diverse groups, and produce clear, accurate reports and program documentation.

A bachelor’s degree in education is required, along with at least two (2) years of professional-level experience. A master’s degree in education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Some positions may require a professional teaching certificate in the assigned specialty or subject area as issued by the State Department of Education & Cultural Services. Experience managing large-scale educational programs or initiatives is also desirable.

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Hospital leaders have worked hard to implement changes and establish quality measures of distinction. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care.

We hold accreditation's by CMS and the Joint Commission.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use…