Dirigo High School - JMG Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Deliver engaging, competency-to-credential based instruction and adapt teaching strategies to different learning needs.
• Manage multiple responsibilities and lead a student-centered program.
• Work effectively with school staff, families, employers, and community partners to create career-connected learning opportunities.
• Avoid advocacy for students and maintain a strong, positive presence for the program within the school and broader community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, active listening, empathy, and motivational skills.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Maine CHRC approval, or the ability to obtain it, is required.

Pay

• Salary: $43,750 per year, with additional performance-based bonuses.
• Paid Time Off: Includes school vacation weeks in December, February, and April, plus 15 additional vacation days.
• Sick Leave: 3 weeks of sick time and 1 week of Covid time.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package includes Health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, voluntary life insurance options, 403(b) plan with employer match after two years of service, tuition reimbursement, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, gym membership reimbursement, and additional wellness benefits.