Long Term Substitute Teacher-Middle School Language Arts

Maine RSU 21•Kennebunk, ME

1d•$23 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

As a Long-Term Substitute, you will have an opportunity to serve as a dynamic leader, effective educator, and inspirational and impactful influence within your classroom. You will be expected to deliver measurable results through high-quality and intentional instructional planning, curriculum design, and curriculum delivery to improve student outcomes and transform students’ lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher required
Valid Maine teaching certification or eligibility for endorsement required
Strong subject matter expertise and knowledge of effective teaching practices
Ability to design differentiated, standards-based instruction
Experience with student-centered instruction and classroom management
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belief that all students can learn

Nice To Haves

National Board Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Plan instruction using approved curriculum, high-impact instructional strategies, subject matter expertise, and up-to-date data to meet the needs of all students
Establish expectations, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment that maximizes learning
Engage students using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs
Set ambitious goals; analyze student data to guide instruction and provide timely feedback
Collaborate with colleagues to improve district effectiveness and engage in professional growth
Serve as a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
Maintain professionalism and effective communication as essential elements of teaching
Design instruction based on standards, pedagogy, and student needs
Align lesson objectives to curriculum standards using student data
Plan pacing, sequencing, and transitions effectively
Adjust instruction based on formative assessments
Integrate educational technology to enhance learning
Maintain structured routines that maximize learning time
Create a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative classroom climate
Encourage participation, inquiry, and intellectual risk-taking
Use communication strategies that support diverse learners
Deliver rigorous, differentiated instruction based on student needs
Use high-impact instructional strategies to build critical thinking
Incorporate real-world applications and varied resources
Check for understanding through ongoing assessments
Connect learning to prior knowledge and interdisciplinary concepts
Use student data to guide instructional decisions
Set and track student academic goals
Engage students in monitoring their own progress
Focus on closing achievement gaps among student groups
Collaborate with colleagues to improve instruction
Seek and apply feedback for professional growth
Reflect on teaching practices and refine strategies
Engage in ongoing professional development
Apply culturally responsive teaching practices
Support a safe environment where students feel respected and heard
Align instruction with district equity priorities
Reflect on personal bias and its impact on teaching
Act as an instructional leader focused on student outcomes
Model professionalism and responsible citizenship
Communicate regularly with families and stakeholders
Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues