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

Regional School Unit 57; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 in Waterboro, ME seeks a Grade K/1 Long-Term Substitute from October 2026 through February 2027 at Shapleigh Memorial School to provide instruction aligned with district standards.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in teaching, Maine Department of Education Certification, and specific preparation for K/1 level. The role reports to building administration and involves planning, instructing, and assessing student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in teaching field required.
• Maine certification required.
• Specific preparation to teach at K/1 level.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study aligned to district curriculum and meets student needs.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' maturity and interests.
• Employs instructional methods and materials suited to meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides timely feedback.
• Collaborates with district specialists as needed to address learning difficulties.
• Maintains accurate records and participates in Professional Learning Communities.
• Organizes classes and materials to minimize learning loss when substitutes are involved.

Education

Bachelor's degree in specific area of teaching

Maine Department of Education Certification

Preparation to teach at the appropriate level

Job description

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.