State Education Representative

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Department of

Education:

Opening Date: January 12, 2026 Closing Date: January 27, 2026 Job Class Code: 3032 Grade: 28 Professional/Technical Salary: $60,569.60 - $90,230.40/Annually Position Number: 014006153 Location: Augusta Are you passionate

about:

• helping students thrive and shaping healthier school communities across Maine? Join us as a Health

Education:

and Health Promotion Specialist! In this statewide leadership role, you’ll empower PreK–12 schools with expert guidance, innovative resources, and high-quality professional development that elevate health

education:

and wellness. You’ll drive programs and policies that strengthen instruction, support staff and student well-being, and bring the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child vision to life. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on the health, safety, and success of every Maine learner, this is your

opportunity:

to lead that change. PURPOSE: The position of Health

Education:

and Health Promotion Specialist is to serve PreK-12 school units and the people of Maine within the Coordinated School Health team, Office of School and Student Supports. The position serves within a team of resource experts that provide statewide leadership, consultation, and direction for coordinated school health programs.

This position works to synthesize and disseminate information regarding comprehensive health

education:

that includes the Maine Learning Results for Health

Education:

and health promotion that includes school site wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

include ongoing professional development with and for school personnel and community representatives throughout the State of Maine and assisting with the implementation of comprehensive health

education:

as part of the Maine Learning Results, and other Department initiatives. The position oversees the coordination, planning, development, implementation and supervision of statewide

education:

, laws, policies and programs that I) guide and enhance the teaching of health

education:

to ensure students have opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in the health

education:

standards outlined in the Maine Learning Results; 2) assist in the establishment, implementation and maintenance of school site health promotion and wellness programs for staff and students; and 3) improve the school learning environment for staff and students through policies and programs related to health, prevention and academic achievement.

All these efforts support the success of the whole school, whole community, and whole child.

KNOWLEDGE,:

SKILLS:

& ABILITIES: Knowledge of

skills:

-based health

education:

curriculum, instruction, and assessment design process Knowledge of Maine Learning Results: implementing and assessing these standards Knowledge of alternative assessment, developmental

education:

, differentiated instruction and experiential learning as it relates to comprehensive health

education:

Knowledge of current learning research and effective

education:

al practices including cross-curriculum integration. Knowledge and understanding of most current practices and comprehensive evidence-based health

education:

and health promotion models. Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to comprehensive health

education:

, coordinated school health and student health. Organization and responsiveness to the field and communities in a timely manner. Ability to manage multiple projects, duties, and timelines simultaneously. Ability to solve problems, provide leadership, and recognize limitations in the absence of direct authority.

Communication

skills:

to develop and deliver presentations to individual and professional groups. Ability to demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of the health issues confronting students across the state of Maine. Ability to provide leadership and direction in the creation and implementation of professional development initiatives within the Coordinated School Health team.

Ability to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and document impact of professional development activities. Ability to interpret and explain statutory

requirements:

to schools and the public Ability to successfully facilitate groups and assist with systemic change models/organizational development. Ability to use exemplary interpersonal

skills:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, colleagues, and schools, as well as representatives from local, state, and national agencies, organizations, and schools. Working knowledge and

skills:

of current technologies Ability to professionally represent the Maine Department of

Education:

and State of Maine. Ability to write and manage successful funding applications and contracts. Ability to work independently with limited supervision as well as with a team.

MINIMUM:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced

education:

, training, and/or

experience:

in

Education:

, Human Resource Development, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field with demonstrated

experience:

in staffing, training, multimedia promotions, and/or business planning. Preference will be given to candidates with

experience:

in K-12 health

education:

, public health, or strong

skills:

in health

education:

as well as health promotion and wellness. 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: 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-$13,950.24 annual 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 14.11% 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—receive forty-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:

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about:

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experience:

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