Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist - Anticipated Vacancy

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. . Department of Education -Anticipated Vacancy- Opening Date: October 08, 2026 Closing Date: October 23, 2026 Grade: 28 / Professional/Technical Job Class Code: 3034 Salary: $63,294.40 - $94,286.41/Annually Position Number: 014000997 Position Type: Full-Time Location: Augusta Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Are you passionate about transforming teaching and learning through innovative, interdisciplinary approaches? Join the Maine Department of Education’s Interdisciplinary Instruction team to help shape engaging, high-quality PK–12 learning experiences that prepare students for success in school, work, and life. In this role, you’ll design and lead professional learning, collaborate with educators statewide, and provide strategic guidance on literacy, project-based learning, and authentic assessment. PURPOSE: In support of our statewide economic development goals, requiring high quality and engaging PK-12 learning experiences that prepare Maine students for postsecondary education and/or a highly skilled workforce, this position is responsible for ensuring that school leaders and educators understand the benefits of a "Whole Student" approach to education and the importance of interdisciplinary instruction, project-based (and other active, applied teaching and learning practices), and authentic, instructionally embedded assessment, as key levers for student engagement, deeper learning, and equity of access for all students. This position is also responsible for designing and implementing live and asynchronous online professional development plans and provide virtual office hours and technical assistance in these best practices to support school leaders, educators, and curriculum coordinators in the development of literacy, interdisciplinary, project based and/or applied learning units of study, lessons, and activities for Maine students. REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: This position is responsible for supporting DOE initiatives by providing professional development, technical assistance, and maintaining up-to-date resources on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. It is responsible for planning and implementing regional and statewide events, collaborating across teams, and engaging stakeholders to promote best practices and interdisciplinary learning. The position is also responsible for maintaining visibility through calendars and office hours, highlighting educator expertise, and advancing Whole Student approaches and state priorities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of current learning research, exemplary general educational practices…