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

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If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Teacher MS Juvenile, General Education - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.

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*Salary level dependent upon degree and experience*

BS - $52,769.60 - $79,788.80 Master’s Degree - $56,867.20 - $84,448.00 Master’s Degree + 30 - $60,985.60 - $88,899.20

(The formula used for the amounts reflected is the daily rate of pay X 224 days and includes $.60/hour institutional Stipend and 10% Salary Adjustment)

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Job Class Code: BS 5268, MS 5275, MS+30 5277

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Open: July 30, 2026 Close: August 13, 2026 _____________________________________________________________________________ MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.

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.

Job Description: 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.

Responsibilities included but not limited to: - 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.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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.  

Minimum Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree in education or related field.

Preference will be given to those with: • Experience with 2 years of teaching in a 7-12 grade setting.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:   (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class) • Maine Teaching Certification for grades 6-12 as issued by the Department of Education.

BENEFITS: 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 workfo

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