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State Teaching Job Initiatives
Maine’s Department of Education has created a website that aims to assist individuals that wish to know about education in Maine and its job opportunities. Most teaching opportunities are listed on a website called Maine Info. With many shortages, Maine is looking for highly educated teachers to enhance their educational system.
Salary & Incentives
In 2007, Maine ranked 42nd in the nation for teacher pay with an average salary of $42,103. Compensation for Maine teaching jobs has continued to rise, with the average annual base salary for teachers in 2009 at $43,255, with an annual salary range of $39,541 – $60,424. Maine follows a salary schedule for teachers that increases pay according to years of teaching experience, and college degree level.
Professional Development
Recently, Maine has created a professional development model that has made conclusions about the most effective ways to improve student achievement. Maine has borrowed this model from the Iowa Department of Education. The model attempts to unify Maine’s curriculum and instruction, staff development, and the continuing changes in education. To learn more about Maine’s professional development, visit the online Summary of Maine’s Professional Development.
Benefits & Retirement
Public School teachers become vested in the state retirement system after 5 years of service. The average age of retirement is 62 with about 10 years of service. The state of Maine offers benefits that include healthcare plans such as full dental plans, long-term disability, and long-care health insurance. Maine’s Public Employees Retirement System provides public employees such as teachers with assistance in saving for retirement.
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ASSISTANT TEACHER - Woodfords Family Services - Westbrook, ME
Description: The Teacher Assistant I is responsible for working with the Lead Teacher in guiding children... the absence of Lead Teacher. 13. Seeks professional... From EducationJobsite.com - 02 Sep 2010 09:33:46 GMTAfter School Teacher - YWCA of Central Maine - Lewiston, ME
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