Substitute Teacher
Listed on 2026-08-19
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School
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Education in the Unorganized Territory
Opening Date: August 07, 2026
Closing Date: August 21, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 12 / Professional/Technical
Job Class Code: 3122
Salary: $15.45 - $21.23/Hourly
Position Number:
Position Type: Part-Time Intermittent
Location: Kingman
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
PURPOSE:
This intermittent position provides direct support for identified special education students as determined by each pupils Individual Education Program (JEP). This is paraprofessional support work in either assisting teachers with routine matters such as classroom preparation, playground, and cafeteria! supervision, and providing assistance to students in completing supplemental work or providing direct one-to-one care as determined by each student’s IEP.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Carries out classroom curriculum/daily lesson plans as outlined by regular teacher. Maintains discipline in the classroom.
- Assumes out-of-classroom duties as assigned by the principal (such as playground duty). Reacts to poor behavior in a fair and constructive manner.
- Teaches and reinforces good manners in the classroom.
- Documents all serious behavioral disturbances to the building principal.
- Grades, records, and returns subject area tests.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A two (2) year combination of professional education, training, and/or experience in education or related field.
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 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-$13,950.24annual 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 Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a Maine Saves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits…
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