Industrial Arts Teacher (Grades 8-12)

Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 49,519 - 93,024; Full time

Job summary

Biddeford High School is seeking an Industrial Arts Teacher for grades 8–12. You will develop lessons and collaborate with the Technology and Arts departments and the Unified Arts Team to provide engaging, hands-on experiences.

The ideal candidate is organized, energetic, creative, and resourceful, capable of introducing projects like Tool Time, 3‑D Art, and Printing, with potential new offerings in the future. Commitment to district curriculum and student growth is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maine DOE certification (700).
• Experience developing and delivering hands-on Industrial Arts lessons.
• Ability to collaborate with Technology and Arts departments and Unified Arts Team.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements lesson plans for grades 8–12.
• Creates engaging, hands-on projects and appropriate assessments.
• Maintains safe, organized classroom and supportive learning environment.
• Communicates student progress with families and records outcomes.
• Participates in district committees and professional development.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Collaborative teaching

Education

Maine certification (700)

Job description

Industrial Arts Teacher (Grades 8-12)

Biddeford High School is currently looking for an Industrial Art teacher for high school grades 8-12. This teacher will be responsible for creating lessons and working collaboratively with the Technology and Arts departments and the entire Unified Arts Team at the Biddeford School Department. We are looking for a teacher who is organized, energetic, creative and resourceful. Classes may include Tool Time and 3‑D Art and Printing, with the possibility of creating new offerings in the future.

Qualifications

Eligible for appropriate Maine Department of Education certification (700).

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides learning opportunities in one or more of the following areas: reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music, and citizenship to students using the curriculum adopted by the District.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to provide customized, small and large group instruction.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
• Build relationships with students to help encourage success, increase self‑esteem and cultivate a sense of belonging in school and community.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to create a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Regularly assesses each student's academic and social growth, maintains appropriate and timely records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means such as newsletters, email, phone calls, student information system postings (as applicable), web pages, blogs, and other electronic means to discuss student's progress as it relates to curriculum.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members to help students assess and benefit from the district curriculum.
• Creates an effective learning environment through a variety of learning tools.
• Continues professional growth through various means such as professional learning communities, conferences, workshops, professional memberships and readings, etc.
• Selects and budgets books, instructional supplies, equipment and technology based on best practices aligned with the district curriculum.
• Administers standardized and common assessments in accordance with district and state assessment schedules.
• Participates in professional development in order to advance the vision and mission of the district.
• Regular participation on school and/or district committees is strongly encouraged.
• Regularly utilizes student data to inform instruction.
• Maintains technological proficiency for purposes of instruction, reporting and communicating.
• Varies instructional techniques to address individual learning styles.
• Facilitates critical thinking, problem solving and creativity skills.
• Advances the vision, the mission and school improvement efforts of the school district.
• Participates in parent conferences, open houses, and other required school events based on the responsibilities of the assigned position.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned by the Building Leader.

Terms of Employment

Per the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Committee's policy on Evaluation of Teachers.

Reports To

Principal

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Compensation

Biddeford Teacher – Based on education level, experience, and per the collective bargaining agreement. Range: $49,519 – $93,024 annually.

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a log‑in and create an account and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting.