Permanent Building Substitute Teacher (Educational Technician III)

Cape Elizabeth School Department; Cape Elizabeth (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Pond Cove Elementary School in Cape Elizabeth, ME is seeking a Permanent Building Substitute Teacher (Educational Technician III) to provide day-to-day instructional coverage across grade levels. This full-time role includes benefits and supports student learning with flexibility in assignments.

The position emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and adherence to classroom routines and school policies, including PBIS and Responsive Classroom practices.

Qualifications

• Possesses Maine Department of Education certification.
• Ability to deliver instruction across K–4 and specialist classes.
• Collaborates with colleagues and office staff to adapt daily assignments.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to FERPA regulations.
• Embraces Responsive Classroom and PBIS approaches.
• Maintains positive classroom routines to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction across grade levels and subjects, including Art/PE/Music/Spanish, often with limited notice.
• Support individual and small group learning when not assigned to classroom coverage.
• Collaborate with staff to receive and adapt daily schedules.
• Contribute to school culture and participate in routines and events.
• Follow FERPA guidelines and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Flexible

Initiative

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Adaptability

Student-centered

Education

Maine Dept of Education Certification

Job description

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher (Educational Technician III) JobID: 1377

• Date Posted:
  9/1/2026
• Location:
  Pond Cove Elementary School

Salary range: 26.95-34.77 per hour

Job Description:

Pond Cove Elementary is a large, high-performing K–4 school serving approximately 550 students and supported by more than 80 committed staff members. We hold ourselves to high standards of academic excellence and professionalism and are seeking a full-time Building Substitute Teacher to join our team. This position, which includes benefits, plays an essential role in maintaining instructional continuity and supporting student learning across the school. It is a school-day–only role, with no after-school meetings or events required.

This is a dynamic, hands-on position that offers variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with students and staff across all grade levels. Whether stepping into a classroom for the day or providing small-group support, the Building Substitute is a valued member of our team and plays a meaningful role in our school's daily life.

If you enjoy working with children, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a difference every day, this role offers a rewarding and engaging way to contribute to our school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom instruction across various grade levels and subject areas, including specialist classes (Art, PE, Music, Spanish), often with limited advance notice.
• Support individual and small group student learning when not assigned to classroom coverage.
• Collaborate with colleagues and office staff to receive and adapt to daily assignments and schedule changes.
• Contribute positively to school culture and participate in school-wide events, routines, and responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all FERPA and legal guidelines.

Professional Qualities:

• Flexible, responsive, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs.
• Demonstrateinitiative and sound judgment when addressing unexpected situations.
• Communicateeffectively with colleagues to plan and coordinate instructional support.
• Proactively seekclarification and ask questions to ensure understanding and effectiveness.
• Maintaina positive, growth-oriented mindset, even in challenging situations.
• Invest in being part of a supportive and collaborative school community.
• Deliver high-quality instruction across core subjects when needed.
• Establish and maintain classroom routines that support a safe, inclusive environment.
• Take initiative, work independently, and contribute as part of a team.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Reflect and grow professionally in alignment with the school's mission and values.
• Implement Responsive Classroom practices
• Follow Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Certification Requirement:

Personal Characteristics:

• Student-centered
• Flexible and adaptable
• Proactive and organized
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Positive and solution-focused

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Departmentof Education Certification Information can be obtained online at the Maine Dept of Education website . For more information about Maine's Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) process, please visit https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting or call the Maine Certification Office at 207-624-6603.

Cape Elizabeth is a residential community located on the Atlantic Ocean three miles south of Portland, two hours north of Boston, and covers about 15 square miles. It has a population of 9,068 residents living in 3,200 households.Cape Elizabeth has threeschools: Pond Cove Elementary School, grades K-4; Cape Elizabeth Middle School, grades 5-8; and Cape Elizabeth High School, grades 9-12. All schools are located within easy walking distance of each other. Please visit our website for more information.

Postings current as of 10/8/2026 11:41:58 PM CST.

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