Education Specialist II

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

8d • $25 - $38

About The Position

Riverview Psychiatric Center is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Education Specialist II to lead and oversee a statewide education program in a designated specialty or subject area. This position plays a vital role in shaping educational quality by developing policy, providing consultation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards. Work is performed under limited supervision. As an Education Specialist II, you will be at the forefront of statewide program development, guiding curriculum planning and implementation to ensure educational excellence. You will collaborate closely with administrators, staff, advisory committees, and other partners to share expertise, address challenges, and build program support. In this role, you will interpret and explain state and federal education laws, provide professional guidance to educators, and promote consistent adherence to established standards. Your work will also involve evaluating instructional practices, administrative processes, and program outcomes to ensure alignment with state requirements. You’ll prepare detailed reports, analyze data, and recommend enhancements to strengthen program delivery. Additionally, you will design and lead in-service training opportunities, ensuring staff have the resources, tools, and understanding needed to meet program goals. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a diverse range of educational professionals and community partners.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in education is required, along with at least two (2) years of professional-level experience.
• A master’s degree in education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Some positions may require a professional teaching certificate in the assigned specialty or subject area as issued by the State Department of Education & Cultural Services.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of educational administration, teaching methods, and curriculum development, as well as in-depth knowledge of their assigned specialty or subject area.
• They should be familiar with state and federal education laws, policies, and procedures, and be able to interpret and explain them effectively.
• Success in this role requires the ability to plan and manage programs, communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats, work collaboratively with diverse groups, and produce clear, accurate reports and program documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing large-scale educational programs or initiatives is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a statewide education program in a designated specialty or subject area.
• Develop policy, provide consultation, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
• Guide curriculum planning and implementation to ensure educational excellence.
• Collaborate with administrators, staff, advisory committees, and other partners to share expertise, address challenges, and build program support.
• Interpret and explain state and federal education laws.
• Provide professional guidance to educators.
• Promote consistent adherence to established standards.
• Evaluate instructional practices, administrative processes, and program outcomes to ensure alignment with state requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports, analyze data, and recommend enhancements to strengthen program delivery.
• Design and lead in-service training opportunities.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – 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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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 contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• 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 six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees