Juvenile Teacher, English/Language Arts - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.

State of Maine•South Portland, ME

10d•$52,770 - $88,899•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is accepting applications for a Teacher of Language Arts at Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, ME. This is a full-time, year-round, 224-day position with a primary purpose to teach Language Arts to the youth residing at the facility. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for team-oriented professionals with well-developed integrity and ethics to join us in this mission.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
Maine ELA Teaching Certification (100) as issued by the Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of: Department functions, objectives, policies, and programs.
Knowledge of: Curriculum development, classroom instruction, and educational planning.
Knowledge of: Modern Juvenile security principles and practices.
Ability to: Teach Language Arts at the middle school or secondary school level along with general education courses.
Ability to: Assess student needs and develop/modify instruction as necessary.
Ability to: Work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
Ability to: Work with and manage at-risk youth.
Ability to: Provide necessary accommodation and modifications for growth and success of all students.

Responsibilities

Develop curricula and educational plans
Instruct classes
Test students
Evaluate student progress to help prepare them for educational or career pathways upon release.
Evaluate student academic and social growth.
Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
Maintain student discipline through adherence to accepted policies and regulations.
Assist students in the development of desirable work habits, attitudes, and skills.
Prepare lesson plans in accordance with curriculum.
Meet with and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Create a classroom/career area environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
12 days of sick leave per year
Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - 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 (six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)