Anticipated*Long Term Substitute - Language Arts-Middle School Kennebunks

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.

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.

• 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

Reports To: School Principal

• 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
• National Board Certification is a plus

• 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