Juvenile Teacher, English/Language Arts - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Middle School
Juvenile Teacher, English/Language Arts - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.
* Salary level dependent upon degree and experience*
BS - $52,769.60 - $79,788.80
Master’s Degree - $56,867.20 - $84,448.00
Master’s Degree + 30 - $60,985.60 - $88,899.20
(The formula used for the amounts reflected is the daily rate of pay X 224 days and includes $.60/hour institutional Stipend and 10% Salary Adjustment)
Job Class Code: BS 5268, MS 5275, MS+30 5277
Open:
August 26, 2026
Close:
September 09, 2026
MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.
The Department of Corrections is accepting applications for a Teacher of Language Arts at Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, ME. This is a full-time, year-round, 224-day position with a primary purpose to teach Language Arts to the youth residing at the facility.
We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for team-oriented professionals with well-developed integrity and ethics to join us in this mission.
Minimum Qualifications- A bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
- Maine ELA Teaching Certification (100) as issued by the Department of Education.
- Develop curricula and educational plans
- Instruct classes
- Test students
- Evaluate student progress to help prepare them for educational or career pathways upon release.
- Evaluate student academic and social growth.
- Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
- Maintain student discipline through adherence to accepted policies and regulations.
- Assist students in the development of desirable work habits, attitudes, and skills.
- Prepare lesson plans in accordance with curriculum.
- Meet with and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Create a classroom/career area environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
- Department functions, objectives, policies, and programs.
- Curriculum development, classroom instruction, and educational planning.
- Modern Juvenile security principles and practices.
- Teach Language Arts at the middle school or secondary school level along with general education courses.
- Assess student needs and develop/modify instruction as necessary.
- Work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
- Work with and manage at-risk youth.
- Provide necessary accommodation and modifications for growth and success of all students.
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 the personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($13,231.40-$15,566.46 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 ($395.72. annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes up to 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
* Will vary based on job class.
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