Teacher MS Juvenile, General Education - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.

State of Maine•South Portland, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is accepting applications for a Teacher 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 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 Teaching Certification for grades 6-12 as issued by the Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing instruction for students at the A.R. Gould School located at Long Creek Youth Development Center.
Deliver multi-day classroom-based orientation (behavioral expectations, school routines, academic screening) and conduct literacy and math assessments to inform placement and IEP/504 planning.
Balance orientation leadership with teaching duties, progress monitoring, and collaboration with facility staff and service providers for student grouping and goal setting.
Lead a multi-day new student program emphasizing classroom routines, behavior expectations, school systems, social-emotional supports, and academic readiness.
Administer standardized and curriculum-based screening assessments in literacy and mathematics; analyze results and recommend classroom placement and supports.
Provide instruction and differentiate for individual needs.
Collaborate daily with guidance counselors, facility case managers, mental-health providers, security staff, and families/guardians to coordinate educational and behavioral supports.
Promote de-escalation strategies, positive behavior interventions, and trauma-informed instructional practices appropriate for a secure juvenile facility.
Participate in staffing meetings, IEP meetings, and transition planning conferences; provide training or guidance to staff on classroom strategies and accommodations when requested.
Maintain professional conduct consistent with Department of Corrections policies, including adherence to safety, security, and confidentiality procedures.
Complete required documentation, attendance reporting, assessment results, and periodic compliance reports within established timelines.
Cover additional duties as assigned, which may include supervision, mentoring, or short-term assignments supporting school operations.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave
Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-100% 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 (MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave (for welcoming a child, including fathers and adoptive parents)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b))