Teacher Aide - Special Education - Connor School

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

CONNOR SCHOOL

SEASONAL PART-TIME, 35 HOURS WEEKLY

Opening Date: September 16, 2024

Closing Date:  September 30, 2024

Job Class Code: 3126
Grade: 11
Salary: $15.00 - $20.64
Position Number: 014280022

Purpose:

If you want to be part of a dynamic educational team, consider joining us as a Special Education Teacher Aide at the Connor 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!

The position provides direct support for identified special education students as determined by each pupil's Individual Education Plan (IEP). This is paraprofessional support work in either assisting teachers with routine matters such as classroom preparation, playground and cafeteria supervision, and providing assistance to students with academic and functional needs or providing direct one-to-one care as determined by each student's IEP.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of basic academic school subjects.
• Ability to supervise student activities.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with students.
• Ability to motivate students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent and one (1) year experience working with children in an educational setting.

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, 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 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?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.