Physical Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute - Shapleigh Memorial and Line Elementary

Regional School Unit 57; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 57 in Waterboro, Maine seeks a Physical Education teacher for a long-term substitute position at Shapleigh Memorial and Line Elementary. The role involves delivering PE instruction and maintaining a positive, safe learning environment.

The candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a teaching field and Maine Department of Education Certification, with preparation specific to teaching at the appropriate level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a 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.
• Maintains order in the classroom, enforces policies, and supports staff in enforcing rules.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in Professional Learning Communities.
• Maintains safety and security of students and property.
• Keeps accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Organizes classes for substitute teachers to minimize learning loss.
• Uses community resources when available.
• Makes provisions for communicating with students and parents outside instructional time.

Education

Bachelor's degree in teaching field

Maine Department of Education Certification

Specific preparation to teach at the appropriate level

Job description

Physical Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute - Shapleigh Memorial and Line Elementary

Regional School Unit 57 Regional School Unit #57 - Waterboro, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946870
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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.

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 principle 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. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Regional School Unit 57
• 86 West Road
• Waterboro, Maine 04087
• Phone: [phone]

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