High School Grades 9-12 - Social Studies

Oxford Hills School District; Norway (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Group Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

15 paid sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oxford Hills School District in Maine seeks a High School Social Studies teacher for grades 9-12. The position requires a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsements, and reports to the Building Principal.

This 180‑day contract comes with a robust benefits package for full-time staff, including health, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and paid sick days.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Maine teaching certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Studies to high school students in grades 9–12.
• Collaborate with Building Principal and district staff to support student success.
• Engage in district initiatives and uphold district beliefs for safe, supportive learning environments.

Skills

Maine teaching certificate

Job description

High School Grades 9-12 - Social Studies JobID: 628

• Position Type: MSAD #17 Teaching Position/ High School Grades 9-12 - Social Studies
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the High School Social Studies Teacher - Grades 9-12 .

Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriateendorsement(s).

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract

MSAD #17 offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• health insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer (with up to 100% if both spouses work in the district)
• dental, vision, Group Life Insurance
• flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Maine Public Employee Pension, 403(b) retirement plan eligibility
• 15 paid sick days per year
• tuition reimbursement

CORE BELIEFS

Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:

• Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
• Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
• Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Foster high aspirations and the skills of self‑determination, self‑control, and self‑advocacy.
• Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
• Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

EXPECTATIONS OF OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF:

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

• Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
• Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real‑world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

• Instilling problem‑solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
• Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
• Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
• Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.