Alternative Science Teacher - Credit Recovery & Engagement
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Education / Teaching
High School
About Our School
Sanford High School is located in York County in southern Maine 45 minutes south of Portland, less than 2 hours north of Boston, and only 15 minutes from the ocean and the lakes region. We are very proud of our state-of-the-art, 360,000 square foot facility that intertwines High School and Vocational programming and includes a Performing Arts Center and athletic complex.
Our school serves over 1,100 students in grades nine through twelve, with a growingly diverse student population that reflects our community. Sanford High School operates on a semester block schedule and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) and the Maine State Department of Education. Sanford High School's Program of Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum of approximately 150 courses and 25 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
The diverse selection of courses, CTE programs, and a multitude of Advanced Placement course offerings provide our students with unique opportunities to explore various career options. Our mission is to cultivate students' potential through various career opportunities where students are empowered to find focus and direction in their learning experiences, in order to prosper and plan for life. Our goal is for every student to achieve their own version of success.
Alternative Ed - Science Teacher
Pay Range: $48,751.00-$93,464.00
About Our School
Sanford High School is located in York County in southern Maine 45 minutes south of Portland, less than 2 hours north of Boston, and only 15 minutes from the ocean and the lakes region. We are very proud of our state-of-the-art, 360,000 square foot facility that intertwines High School and Vocational programming and includes a Performing Arts Center and athletic complex.
Our school serves over 1,100 students in grades nine through twelve, with a growingly diverse student population that reflects our community. Sanford High School operates on a semester block schedule and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) and the Maine State Department of Education. Sanford High School's Program of Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum of approximately 150 courses and 25 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
The diverse selection of courses, CTE programs, and a multitude of Advanced Placement course offerings provide our students with unique opportunities to explore various career options. Our mission is to cultivate students' potential through various career opportunities where students are empowered to find focus and direction in their learning experiences, in order to prosper and plan for life. Our goal is for every student to achieve their own version of success.
Position Overview
Sanford High School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Alternative Education Teacher to join our team. This position is designed for an educator who is passionate about meeting students where they are — academically, socially, and emotionally — while holding them to rigorous, meaningful academic standards. The successful candidate will serve students in our alternative education program, helping them earn credits toward Sanford High School graduation requirements through innovative, interdisciplinary coursework.
Certification/License
- Valid Maine Secondary Education Certification in Secondary Science (Dual certification preferred but not necessary to apply)
- Preferred but not necessary to apply - Experience working in an alternative education setting at the secondary level.
- Experience designing and delivering interdisciplinary courses that meet state and local graduation requirements.
- Experience supporting students who face social, emotional, and behavioral barriers to academic success.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deliver interdisciplinary courses that align with Sanford High School graduation requirements and Maine learning standards.
- Build authentic, trusting relationships with students while maintaining high academic expectations and accountability.
- Identify and address social and emotional barriers that impact student engagement, attendance, and academic performance.
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