Teacher BS – Special Education Teacher

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:

Position Type:
Full-Time

Location:

Connor Consolidated School

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

A Bachelors Degree in Education or related field.

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

• 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 annually. 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-$13,950.24 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 ($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 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 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…