Teacher BS - Special Education Teacher

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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: 014280049
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Connor Consolidated School

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

PURPOSE:
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!

DESCRIPTION:
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.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelors Degree in Education or related field.

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

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-$13,950.24 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.
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