Long Term Substitute - Grade K/1st - Shapleigh Memorial School

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Shapleigh (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT in Waterboro, ME seeks a long-term substitute for Grade K/1 from October 2026 through February 2027 at Shapleigh Memorial School. Responsibilities include planning a standards-aligned program, guiding student learning, and maintaining an organized classroom to minimize learning loss.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in teaching, Maine certification, and specific preparation for the grade level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in specific area of teaching.
• Holds appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification.
• Specific preparation to teach at the appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students in a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons and projects.
• Creates a classroom environment that encourages student participation and is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides feedback as required.
• Assesses the learning difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Strives to improve professionally as an educator.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and is an active participant in all Professional Learning Communities.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, funds, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Organizes classes and work so that substitute teachers can function with the minimum loss of learning for students.
• Uses community resources when available.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Education

Bachelor's degree in teaching

Maine Certification

Preparation to teach at appropriate level

Job description

Waterboro, ME 04087

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent

Waterboro, ME 04087

Title: Grade K/1st Long-Term Substitute (October 2026-February 2027)

Location: Shapleigh Memorial School

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in specific area of teaching
• Holds appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification
• Specific preparation to teach at the appropriate level

Reports to: Building administration (Principal and/or Assistant Principal)

Job Goal: To deliver appropriate instruction and services to students and ensure that all students develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of work to become successful individuals and citizens

Performance Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students in a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons and projects
• Creates a classroom environment that encourages student participation and is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides feedback as required
• Assesses the learning difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Strives to improve professionally as an educator
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and is an active participant in all Professional Learning Communities
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, funds, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Organizes classes and work so that substitute teachers can function with the minimum loss of learning for students
• Uses community resources when available
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Terms of Employment: Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Compensation: $241.64 - $268.49/day

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Note: 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.