What We Offer
Competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Professional development opportunities
403(b) retirement options
Paid time off, major holidays, and school vacations
Mileage reimbursement for travel
A welcoming, innovative environment that values your growth and well-being
Who We're Looking For
Highly organized professionals familiar with online assessment tools
Knowledgeable in Maine Special Education Regulations
Open to feedback and eager to contribute to a collaborative team
If you're ready to join a team that values flexibility, independence, and community impact, explore why SMAC is a different experience. Learn more about us and apply today.
The Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative (SMAC) hires professional to serve children in Maine's preschool, daycare, school, and clinic settings. Our mission is to provide services for the growing number of children in Southern Maine who need specialized support to be ready for Kindergarten thru their academic experience. SMAC is a unique organization that returns our profits to the public school system. So put your time and expertise to work for the benefit of your community! For more information about Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, please visit Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative.
Benefits include
Health insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Professional Development
403 B Retirement Options
PTO time offered
Paid COVID time
Flexible scheduling
Mileage reimbursement
NOTE: Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative employees are not eligible for Maine State Retirement but are eligible to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan.
Qualifications
- 1. Certified by Maine Department of Education OR Licensed by State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
- 2. Must hold a Master's Degree in Psychology.
- 3. Valid DOE fingerprinting certification.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1. Administer and interpret tests of mental abilities, learning disabilities, aptitudes, psychological, interests, and personality characteristics for educational, vocational selection, guidance, or placement.
- 2. Interview and examine student developmental histories to assist in determining causes of behaviors or problems, maladjustments, conflicts, delayed development, learning disabilities, etc.
- 3. Process and communicate the findings, conclusions and recommendations to parents at IEP meetings.
- 4. Suggest changes or interventions in the behavior of students, teachers, parents, administrators, etc.
- 5. Provide consultation to staff on students to assist in ongoing program development.
- 6. Consultation with School Social Workers, School Psychological Service Providers for ongoing professional development and supervision.
- 7. Complete risk assessments and provide recommendations on students referred through the Risk Assessment process.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Year-round position.
Compensation
Based on education level, experience, and per the collective bargaining agreement
Range: $49,750 - $81,650
- Equal Opportunity
- The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the diversity of the student body.
The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most significant commitment to quality education, and the greatest likelihood of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, selections will be made without consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.
For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.
- Criminal Background Check
- All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
Please see other Job Openings at
- Biddeford Schools
- Dayton School
- Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative
