Elementary Teacher Grade 2

Elementary Teacher Grade 2

School Admin District 35
Eliot Elementary School (PK-3) - Eliot, Maine
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Job : 5816341
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

MSAD #35

Position Title: Regular Elementary Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal

Prepared By: Building Principal and Superintendent of Schools

Date Reviewed: March 19, 2019

Position Summary: To teach elementary students in PK – Grade 5 level using the curricula as established by the district for each content area aligning with the Maine Learning Results.

• Bachelor's Degree required; and
• Maine Department of Education Teacher Endorsement Certificate eligibility required;
• Maine Department of Education Fingerprinting required.

The responsibilities outlined below are representative and do not encompass or define all tasks that may be required by this position.

• Plans the implementation of the course of study suitable for the particular grade level following the curriculum guidelines of the school district and the Maine Learning Results;
• Develops and presents specific lesson plans that reflect best educational practices. Instruction is modified to implement IEPs and 504 plans. This includes using a variety of strategies, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers and the Internet;
• Implements by instruction and action both the district's philosophy and the school's mission statement and objectives;
• Maintains a safe and nurturing classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district;
• Conducts standardized testing in accordance with district policy and state law, and analyzes data to improve student learning;
• Prepares assignments for student practice and materials presented. Provides timely feedback for students and parents on this work;
• Develops a variety of assessments to measure student progress. Provides timely feedback for students and parents on these assessments;
• Maintains order in classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior;
• Shares with other staff, lunchroom duties, recess and bus supervision;
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative guidelines;
• Keeps parents informed of student progress through regularly scheduled progress reports and parent-teacher conferences as well as direct contact with parents when student performance declines or as requested by parents;
• Articulates clearly criteria for all Maine Learning Results standards as assessed on student progress reports;
• Maintains a minimum of monthly written communication with parents about classroom activities;
• Helps students to devise strategies to overcome academic, social, or behavioral issues;
• Prepares the budget for the classroom on an annual basis in conjunction with the guidelines established by the district and school administration;
• Maintains furniture, equipment and textbook inventories for the classroom on an annual basis;
• Consults with other professionals when there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment with a student. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning specialized intervention that appears warranted;
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law and district policy;
• Attends team meetings, faculty meetings, IEP meetings, and 504 Plan meetings as directed by the building principal;
• Recommends and participates in the placement of students in an appropriate grade/classroom for the ensuing year;
• Possesses the ability to read and interpret documents such as district policy manuals, teacher handbooks, curriculum guidelines, state and national standards and all curriculum material;
• Demonstrates continuous professional growth; and
• Maintains current appropriate state certification for teaching assignment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,475 to $98,745 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Ann Shisler, Principal
• Eliot Elementary School (PK-3)
• Phone:
• Email: ann.shisler