High School Building-Based Substitute (full-time)

Falmouth Public Schools; Falmouth, Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated building-based substitute for Falmouth High School. This full-time position involves supporting students in grades 9-12, with a focus on flexibility and collaboration. Ideal candidates will have experience with high school-aged children and a preference for expertise in Math or Science. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a generous benefits package, including health and dental coverage, professional development, and retirement plans. Join a vibrant community committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in education.

Benefits

Health Benefits - 100% District Paid

Dental Benefits - 100% District Paid

Life Insurance - Up to $27,000

Generous Sick Leave

Paid School-Year Holidays

Earned Vacation Time

District-Supported Professional Development

Pension Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with high school-aged children is preferred.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for Maine Education Technician Level III authorization.

Responsibilities

• Support high school learners as a full-time building substitute.
• Fill in for teacher/ed tech absences as determined by front office staff.

Skills

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Math Expertise

Science Expertise

Education

Maine Education Technician Level III Authorization

Job description

Building-based substitute position - Falmouth High School
Falmouth High School is seeking a highly motivated individual to support our high school learners as a full-time, grades 9-12 building substitute. The role of a building sub changes daily and is determined by our front office staff who fill the teacher/ed tech absences. While a general skill set that can work in our classrooms is expected, a specific expertise in Math or Science is preferred.
The ideal candidate:
Demonstrates enthusiasm working with students and is flexible.
Would be willing to support classrooms, small groups, individual students, and possibly fill in as a long term substitute, if needed.
Would be able to demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills.
Falmouth High School is located on a 100-acre district K-12 campus in Falmouth Maine, a coastal community bordering the city of Portland. Our campus features extensive fields, trails, gardens and hoop houses, and rich opportunities for collaboration between schools. Over the past five years, each of our three schools in the district has been a recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Award: student achievement is exemplary and the community takes great pride in all academic, co-curricular, and athletic accomplishments. Equally important is our commitment to ensuring that all members of our community feel known, respected and appreciated as we work to fulfill our District Mission: Navigating Creative Pathways to Courageous, Compassionate, and Fulfilling Lives.
Qualifications:
Prior experience working with high school-aged children is preferred. Candidates must have or be eligible for the Maine Education Technician Level III authorization through the Maine Department of Education, as well as an approved district run background check.
Additional:
Pay will be based on relevant experience and DOE certification. Pay rate is $23.60 - $29.66 for balance of the current school year, with a scale increase of 4% starting in September 2025.
A generous benefits package includes the following:
Health benefits - 100% District paid for employee
Dental benefits - 100% District paid for employee
Life Insurance - paid by District up to $27,000 of coverage
Paid school-year holidays
Generous sick leave, personal leave, maternity leave
Earned vacation time
District-supported and paid professional development
Pension retirement plan (Maine State Retirement)
Falmouth Public Schools is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion throughout our district. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Application Deadline:
This position deadline is May 21, 2025