Anticipated* Long Term Substitute - Science - Middle School Kennebunks

Long-Term Substitute – Science – Middle School – Kennebunks

Long-Term Substitute Position – RSU 21

• Days 1–10: $23.33 per hour
• Days 11–59: $30.00 per hour
• 60+ days: $41.59 per hour

As a Long-Term Substitute, you will 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 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.

• Curriculum and Planning
  • 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.
• Classroom Culture and Environment
  • 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.
• Instructional Delivery
  • 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.
• Data‑Driven Instruction
  • 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.
• Collaboration & Continuous Learning
  • 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.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • 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.
• Leadership, Professionalism, and Communication
  • 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.
• Core Competencies
  • Change agent mindset focused on student success.
  • Student‑centered decision making.
  • Collaborative and feedback‑oriented approach.
  • Flexibility and openness to change.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to respond effectively to unexpected challenges.
  • Relationship‑building with students and staff.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and self‑improvement.

• 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.

RSU 21 will provide reasonable accommodations under the…