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Teacher BS - Special Education Teacher - Edmunds School

Dennysville , Maine , United States | Education in the Unorganized Territory | Full-time

Apply by: Aug. 14, 2025

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Maine Department of Education

Education in the Unorganized Territory

Teacher BS - Special Education Teacher - Edmunds School

Opening Date: July 31, 2025

Closing Date: August 14, 2025

Job Class Code: 3125

Grade: 01

Salary: $40,518.00– $61,802.00/Annually

Position Number: 014280049

Purpose:

Edmunds Consolidated School is seeking to hire a certified Special Education Teacher for a full-time K-8 position. We are seeking an individual who will work with other staff to identify and serve students through the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) process. This teacher will have the support of a team of veteran teacher aides, and be joining not only a school, but the supportive school community found at Edmunds.

If you are interested in working at a school that truly does recognize the importance of supporting students’ needs- academic, emotional, and social, we look forward to talking with you further about this position. The position provides professional services work teaching academic subjects at schools operated by the state in the Education in the Unorganized Territory in Maine. Responsibilities include testing students, developing curricula and educational plans, instructing classes, and evaluating student progress.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, and techniques.

+ Ability to communicate effectively.

+ Ability to write clearly and effectively.

+ Ability to prepare clear and concise written and/ or computer-generated reports.

+ Ability to develop curricula and lesson plans.

+ Ability to use computer programs and technology effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelors Degree in Education or related field.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Maine Teacher's Certificate for appropriate subject and/or grade(s) as issued by the Department of Education.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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 workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

+ 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.

+ Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

+ Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Thinking about applying?

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