Teacher Juvenile, Special Education

Job Description

The A.R. Gould School located within the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, Maine seeks a Special Education Teacher to join their dynamic team.

This is a year-round, 224-day position. Primary responsibility of this position will be to provide evidence-based instructional practices and special education support of various high school subjects to students detained within the Long Creek Youth Development Center, assisting students in their continuing education towards obtaining a high school diploma or GED.

• Assessing the level of functioning of all students.
• IEP development and implementation.
• Consulting with regular education teachers on IEP modifications and student needs.
• Coordination work with other schools the student may be transferred to or from.
• Conduction pre-and post-tests when applicable.
• Maintaining sources of data collection.
• Managing student records in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Participating in staff development activities.
• Working with others to address and resolve student issues.
• Serves as a role model while managing student behavior.
• Helps locate, order, and promote materials to improve reading instruction.

• Knowledge of department functions, objectives, policies, and programs.
• Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance and individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
• Knowledge of adult and juvenile learning principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, classroom instruction, and educational planning in special education.
• Ability to assess student needs and develop/modify instruction as necessary to support the growth and abilities of all students.
• Ability to develop curriculum and lesson plans.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.

Ability to work with and manage at-risk youth.

Entry-level knowledge, skills, and/or abilities, which may be acquired through, but not limited to, the following coursework/training and/or experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.

Certificate for appropriate subject and/or grade(s) as issued by the Department of

Education:

Special Education – 282

• 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.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums, depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19.63% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS), 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.
• 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 four weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a Maine Saves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.