Substitute Teacher

State of Maine; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

State of Maine in Kingman, AZ is seeking a part-time paraprofessional to provide direct support for identified special education students as determined by each pupil's IEP. This role assists teachers with routine tasks such as classroom preparation, playground and cafeteria supervision, and one-to-one student support as needed.

You will help implement curriculum, monitor behavior, and document disciplinary events for school records.

Qualifications

• A two (2) year combination of professional education, training, and/or experience in education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with routine matters such as classroom preparation, playground and cafeteria supervision.
• Provide one-to-one or small group student support as determined by each student’s IEP.
• Maintain classroom discipline and support implementation of daily lesson plans.

Skills

Classroom management

Student supervision

Behavior support

Curriculum support

Education

Two-year education/experience in education

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Education in the Unorganized Territory

Opening Date: August 07, 2026

Closing Date: August 21, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 12 / Professional/Technical

Job Class Code: 3122

Salary: $15.45 - $21.23/Hourly

Position Number: 014286274

Position Type: Part-Time Intermittent

Location: Kingman

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

PURPOSE:
This intermittent position provides direct support for identified special education students as determined by each pupils Individual Education Program (JEP). 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 in completing supplemental work or providing direct one-to-one care as determined by each student’s IEP.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Carries out classroom curriculum/daily lesson plans as outlined by regular teacher. Maintains discipline in the classroom.
• Assumes out-of-classroom duties as assigned by the principal (such as playground duty). Reacts to poor behavior in a fair and constructive manner.
• Teaches and reinforces good manners in the classroom.
• Documents all serious behavioral disturbances to the building principal.
• Grades, records, and returns subject area tests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A two (2) year combination of professional education, training, and/or experience in education or related field.

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 Balance – 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%-100% of employee-only premiums($11,857.68-$13,950.24annual 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

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.