Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist - Anticipated Vacancy
About The Position
This position is responsible for ensuring that school leaders and educators understand the benefits of a "Whole Student" approach to education and the importance of interdisciplinary instruction, project-based (and other active, applied teaching and learning practices), and authentic, instructionally embedded assessment, as key levers for student engagement, deeper learning, and equity of access for all students. This position is also responsible for designing and implementing live and asynchronous online professional development plans and provide virtual office hours and technical assistance in these best practices to support school leaders, educators, and curriculum coordinators in the development of literacy, interdisciplinary, project based and/or applied learning units of study, lessons, and activities for Maine students.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Education, Human Resource Development, Psychology, or a related field and five (5) years of experience as an education practitioner.
- A Masters Degree in an education related field may be substituted for two (2) years of educational experience.
- Professional teaching or educational administration certificate as issued by the State Department of Education.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in integrated literacy classrooms, foundational literacy development, and modeling evidence-based literacy practices for educators.
- Experience or training in interdisciplinary instruction and/or project-based learning is also preferred, as well as experience in literacy instruction.
Responsibilities
- Supporting DOE initiatives by providing professional development, technical assistance, and maintaining up-to-date resources on curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Planning and implementing regional and statewide events.
- Collaborating across teams, and engaging stakeholders to promote best practices and interdisciplinary learning.
- Maintaining visibility through calendars and office hours, highlighting educator expertise, and advancing Whole Student approaches and state priorities.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for all employees welcoming a child)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
