Teacher - Juvenile - Physical Education

Location: South Portland,Maine,United States

Teacher Juvenile- Physical Education

 03300-0026

Code: 5268                     

Salary:
Salary level dependent upon degree and experience.  
BS - $52,663.01 - $79,672.57
Masters Degree- $56,752.11 - $84,314.37
Masters Degree + 30 - $60,776.63 - $88,776.16
(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)

Open: August 26, 2024

Close: September 10, 2024

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 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 Physical Education to justice involved 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s 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.

Questions about this position may be addressed to Melanie.J.Redd@maine.gov

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Department functions, objectives, policies, and programs.
• Curriculum development, classroom instruction, and educational planning.
• Modern Juvenile security principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Teach Physical Education/Health at the middle school or secondary school level along with 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 accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.  

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and if applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration, and certifications.  

About Us:

Located in South Portland, ME, Long Creek Youth Development Center is the ONLY secure juvenile justice center in Maine. Our modern facility is focused on the wellbeing of juvenile residents and staff. We offer 17 programs to support behavioral rehabilitation, educational attainment, and workforce skills for justice-involved youth.

The A.R. Gould School, within Long Creek, is an accredited, public, diploma-granting high school and alternative academic program f