Substitute - Short Term

Openings as of 7/7/2026

Substitute - Short Term

• Position Type:
  Substitute / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/21/2025
• Location:
  
  District Wide

• Substitute Teachers

• Long-term and per diem (by the day) assignments available
• Select the school grade or subject you prefer
• Request a tour of a school today

$125 per day non-certified
$140 per day for retired teachers and currently certified teachers subbing for Teachers
$140 Long-term subs for a teacher, in one assignment for days 31-90, (over 90 days is at the entry-level teacher per diem rate)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs students and facilitates their learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students.
• Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
• Communicates effectively with parents when needed.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.

Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education

• High School Diploma:
  May serve 10 days in any one teaching assignment, up to 60 days per school year.
• Two or more years of college:
  May serve as a substitute for up to 60 days per school year.
• Certified teacher:
  May serve as substitute with no time limit in certification area/grade level only.
• Certified teacher:
  May serve as a substitute for up to 90 days per school year in certification areas outside of area of specialty.

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity. The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.

For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a login and create an account and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./fingerprinting