Teacher Juvenile, Special Education - Long Creek Youth Development Center.

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Teacher Juvenile, Special Education - Long Creek Youth Development Center.

*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

Job Class Code: 5275

033000013



Open: September 29, 2025

Close: October 13, 2025

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CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION:

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

Typical Duties (responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following) :

• 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 mode while managing student behavior.

• Helps locate, order and promote materials to improve reading instruction.

REQUIREMENTS:

In order to be successful in this position you will need to have knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to obtaining permanent status in this class.)
Certificate for appropriate subject and/or grade(s) as issued by the Department of Education: Special Education – 282

BENEFITS:

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 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 ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 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 ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19.63% 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 four weeks 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 MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

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.

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