Location: Dennysville,Maine,United States
DEPARTMENT FO EDUCATION
EDMUNDS CONSOLITATED SCHOOL
GRADE 4 TEACHER
ANTICIPATED VACANCY - STARTING 8/18/24
Opening Date: May 3, 2024
Closing Date: May 17, 2024
Job Class Code: 3125
Grade: 01
Salary: $40,518.00 - $61,802.00/Annual
Position Number: 014280059
Purpose:
If you want to be part of a dynamic educational team, consider joining us as a teacher at the Edmunds Consolidated School! We are a student-centered school focused on student progress, both academically and functionally, communication and community! Join us in making a difference in the lives of our children!
This is professional services work in teaching academic subjects at the Edmunds Elementary School, a state operated school in Maine. Responsibilities include preparation of age-appropriate instruction in all content areas, instructing classes and evaluating student progress. Work is performed under limited supervision.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, and techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
- Ability to develop curricula and lesson plans.
TYPICAL DUTIES in this job classification include:
- Teaches students in academic subjects in order to provide education.
- Develops course curriculum and individual education plans for each student in order to provide effective learning.
- Monitors and evaluates student progress in order to ensure student learning objectives are attained and student records and reports are maintained.
- Interviews and tests students in order to determine educational level and needs.
- Implements tutoring sessions in order to assist in meeting identified individual student needs.
- Informs parents, administrators, and other appropriate people in order to provide information on students' progress.
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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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 ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% 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, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
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.
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