Public Service Manager II - Anticipated Vacancy

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Department of Education

Education Team Coordinator - Monitoring & Support

• Anticipated Vacancy-

Opening Date : November 07, 2025

Closing Date : 12 : 01AM on November 25, 2025

Grade : 30 Confidential

Salary : $71,843.20 - $107,702.40 / Annually

Position Number : 014006115

Position Type : Full-Time

Location : Augusta

Telework : Available

Join the Maine Department of Education and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of special education across the state. We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee Maine's General Supervision System (GSS), ensuring that students with disabilities receive the high-quality education they deserve. This is an opportunity to influence statewide policy, guide compliance with federal and state requirements, and collaborate with educators and administrators to improve outcomes for students. If you are passionate about advancing equity, driving systemic change, and supporting schools with expert guidance and technical assistance, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

PURPOSE :

This is professional services work in the Office of Special Services in the area of special education. This position leads the Department's General Supervision System (GSS), a responsibility of significant depth and breadth. The position is responsible for consulting, planning, research, program development, rule and regulation review, and the collaboration with federal program support agencies. In particular, the position provides specialized expertise and a comprehensive system of technical assistance and monitoring of schools statewide to ensure compliance with state and federal special education laws, including the federal Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), to ensure that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education. Additionally, the position requires collaboration across OSSIE teams to understand and analyze data and emerging trends regarding special education. This position is responsible to setting goals, objectives, policies and procedures, rules and performance expectations for the GSS program and other projects in the area of special education. The position analyses the effectiveness of the GSS system and develops initiatives to address identified needs.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS :

This position oversees the Department's General Supervision System to ensure compliance with IDEA and state requirements. Key responsibilities include setting policies and procedures, monitoring schools, analyzing data, and providing training and technical assistance to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The role is required to contribute to federal reporting by assisting with the completion of the State Performance Plan / Annual Performance Report. The position will also have legislative duties as assigned. The role also manages staff, collaborates with school units and agencies, supports legislative and rulemaking efforts, and ensures timely communication and resources for educators statewide. The position requires travel in and out of state to monitor school administrative units and participation in national technical assistance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in education or a related field, along with four (4) years of professional experience in teaching or school administration. A 282 certification is required.

Preference will be given to applicants with five (5) years of successful experience as a special education teacher or administrator, as well as at least two (2) years of experience with federal monitoring for Special Education Part B (ages 3-20). Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience in systemic continuous improvement, professional development, and technical assistance. Certification 035 and 030 is also preferred.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume. Please include month and year for dates of employment and education.

CONTACT INFORMATION : For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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 :

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.

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