Long-term sub: Classroom Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten-Kennebunk Elementary School

RSU 21 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a part of this commitment, we welcome all applicants. RSU 21 does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, orientation, disability, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, disability status, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you are a person of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, or belong to any protected class, we encourage you to apply. Our diversity strengthens our mission to produce global citizens.

RSU 21 serves 600 employees, 2400 students across three communities and has an annual budget of $52 million. As a Classroom Teacher, you will have an opportunity to serve as a dynamic leader, effective educator, and inspirational and impactful influence wi thin 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.

As a Classroom Teaching Long-term sub, you will:

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 opportunities for student learning

Engage students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning goals and needs

Set ambitious goals; gather, analyze, and use r elevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional planning and delivery, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders

Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to overall district effectiveness; and engage in professional reflection and growth that results in improved instructional practice and student learning

Serve as a leader in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the district, school, classroom and curriculum levels

View leadership, professionali sm, and effective communication as vital components of classroom teaching

Reports to:

School Principal and Administrators of Special Services

Qualifications:

Love what you do, and the opportunity this position presents — especially your ability to shape and drive a high-performing instructio nal climate and culture dedicated to improving student outcomes. We seek proven and high potential educators with passion, high expectations for students, and a demonstrated track record of intentional, standards-based planning; rigorous, differentiated an d high-impact lesson delivery; and the creation and maintenance of inclusive and high-performing instructional environments.

Requirements include, above all, a belief that all students can and deserve to learn .

Additional requirements include:
Bachelor’s degree or higher; valid Maine teaching certification 020 or eligibility for the 020 endorsement required, ; subject matter expertise; knowledge of effective teaching practices; comfort with standards-based curriculum; ability to design differentiated less ons that meet the educational needs of all students; and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Prior evidence of strong results on measures of student learning outcomes in relevant subjects strongly preferred.

Our ideal candidate will be a stron g instructional leader with both pedagogical knowledge and classroom experience, but we welcome candidates with a wide variety of backgrounds and years of experience. National Board Certification, a plus.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum and Planning

Ground planning in in-depth knowledge of subject matter, standards-based content and curriculum, pedagogy, and diverse needs of students…