Special Education Director
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Director of Special Education A.R. Gould School
Pay Grade: 24: $60037 $90262 Annually * inclusive of 10 stipent
This position is eligible for an additional 5 Professional Development Stipend
03300.1921
Code: 5240
Open: April 2 2025
Close: Until Filled
Join our team for the upcoming school year! This unique position provides oversight of special education services to less than 50 students.
Long Creek Youth Development Center is seeking a dedicated Special Education Director to oversee and manage special educational programming for incarcerated and detained youth at the AR. Gould School. Located in Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland Maine the school provides specialized educational services supporting students academic success and rehabilitation.
This is a yearround position administering and coordinating educational programs for students with special needs. The Special Education Director is responsible for managing and supporting special educational programs and services consulting with local educational agencies and coordinating diagnostic and educational testing. The selected candidate will play a critical role in creating a supportive environment for students ensuring they receive the necessary resources and services for academic achievement and personal growth.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience in instructing individuals with special needs in a classroom setting.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:
(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).
State of Maine Certification: Certificate 030 Administrator of Special Education.
Responsibilities Include:
Develop and implement special services programs and policies ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations
Oversee the creation and of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) collaborating with teachers to modify curriculum and teaching methods
Evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and make improvements as needed
Manage budgetary allocations for education resources including local and federal grants
Coordinate with parents guardians and stakeholders on student progress and ensure equal educational opportunities for exceptional students
Coordinate with outside providers as required by education plans
Maintain certifications through ongoing professional development
Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of State and Federal laws governing the education of exceptional students as well as education and special education theories and practices
- Knowledge of noneducation programs and community and educational resources that impact the education of exceptional students
- Knowledge of supervisory principles practices and techniques
- Ability to develop and initiate procedures and standards for various special education programs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
- Proficiency in using applicable computer programs to support educational processes
About A.R. Gould School
The A.R. Gould School is an accredited public high school and alternative education program for youth in the care of the Maine Department of Corrections. The school provides a statestandard curriculum tailored to individual student needs aiming to support academic success and prepare students for reentry into the community. Through partnerships with local organizations A.R. Gould enriches learning opportunities and fosters a traumainformed supportive environment that promotes both academic growth and personal development.
About Long Creek Youth Development Center:
Located in South Portland ME Long Creek is the ONLY secure juvenile justice center in Maine. Our facility is focused on the wellbeing of juvenile residents and staff. We offer multiple programs to support behavioral rehabilitation educational attainment and workforce skills for justiceinvolved youth.
Find camaraderie and a sense of belonging when you join our team. We are invested in increasing public safety through improved outcomes for our juvenile residents. This is a great place for applicants interested in public safety social work behavioral health case management probation law enforcement acuity care adolescent development advocacy or psychology.
About Maine Department of Corrections:
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 justiceinvolved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release including treatment education and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players with a professional attitude and welldeveloped integrity and ethics to join us in this mission.
State of Maine Benefits
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays96 hours of accrued of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveVacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays8595of employeeonly premiums($11196.96 $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State: Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements. Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 19of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office:https://studentaid/manageloans/forgivenesscancellation/publicservice.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act: Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness: a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations is provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
