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Kittery Schools

Civil Rights Advisor

Kittery Point, ME · On-site

Civil Rights Advisor Location: Mitchell School Reports To: Kendra Downs Position Start Date: 10/6 ... Disabilities * Gender (including gender identity and expression) * Sexual orientation Candidates ...

Kittery Schools

Civil Rights Advisor

Kittery, ME · On-site

Civil Rights Advisor Location: Mitchell School Reports To: Kendra Downs Position Start Date: 10/6 ... Disabilities * Gender (including gender identity and expression) * Sexual orientation Candidates ...

NFI North

Community Case Manager

Bangor, ME · On-site

$50K/yr

... disabilities. The position offers a great opportunity to oversee supports with individuals with ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Woodfords

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Berwick, ME · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

... or intellectual disabilities. You will work with an adult and their shared living provider to ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Dead River Company

Delivery Driver

South Paris, ME · On-site

$21 - $31/hr

Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability * 401(k) plan with company ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Dead River Company

Delivery Driver

Bridgton, ME · On-site

$21 - $31/hr

Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability * 401(k) plan with company ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Civil Rights Advisor

Kittery Schools

Kittery Point, ME • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Co-Curricular Advisor
Date Posted:
10/3/2025
Location:
Mitchell Primary School
Date Available:
10/06/2025
Position Title: Civil Rights Advisor
Location: Mitchell School
Reports To: Kendra Downs
Position Start Date: 10/6/25
The Kittery School District is currently seeking an advisor to supervise and guide the work of the school's student-led Civil Rights Team in accordance with the Maine Attorney General's Office. The mission of the Civil Rights Team Project is to increase the safety of elementary, middle level, and high school students by reducing bias-motivated behaviors and harassment in our schools.
At Mitchell School
The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who possesses an interest in the Maine Civil Rights Team Project through the Maine Attorney General. This candidate will support the school's civil rights team by apprising themselves of the Civil Rights Team Project in Maine and advising students to actively engage their school community in thinking and talking about issue related to:
  • Race and skin color
  • National Origin and ancestry
  • Religion
  • Disabilities
  • Gender (including gender identity and expression)
  • Sexual orientation
Candidates must sumit to a Criminal Histoyr Record Check through the Maine Department of Education
Candidates must submit to a criminal histo
Required Application Materials:
Completed Applitrack Application
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (Not required for School Nutrition or Custodial positions)
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.
A copy of current certification (if applicable)
3 current letters of reference
Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years
Internal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.com
Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making out an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

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