Position: Family and Peer Programming Coordinator
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education
Date Closed: Until filled
Become part of a professional team providing family and peer programming focusing on social emotional peer to peer and family connections. This is a full time, 203-day, position can be based in Bangor or Falmouth, Maine.
Primary Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the MECDHH/GBSD Leadership Team, develop new child and family programming
Plan and implement Family Support and Connections Events for MECDHH/GBSD
o Virtual and in-person
Plan and implement Regional “Kids like Me” Programming for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
o Regional programming for students in grades K-5
o Three – Four overnight experiential learning weekend programs for students in grades 6-12
o Plan outdoor experiential learning opportunities for students
Ensure access and inclusion for all Deaf and hard of hearing students and family members regardless
of language and communication approach
Collaborate with other deaf and hard of hearing agencies to provide student and family programming.
Providing Consultation and in-service training to teachers and professionals
Manage budget for program
Statewide travel required
Minimum Qualifications:
– Eligibility for Maine Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, School Counselor, Special Education or
Teacher of the Deaf certification
– Masters’ Degree preferred
– Educational background and experience in program management
– Prior experience managing program budgets
– Prior experience teaching children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
– Willingness to support student and parent choices
– Fluency in American Sign Language or willingness to learn
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
– Willingness to travel statewide
