Teacher English Franklin Alternative Program

Young World Physical Education; Maine; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Maine is seeking a dedicated English Teacher for the Franklin Alternative School. This role emphasizes collaboration within a close-knit team to support at-risk students in achieving their academic goals. Candidates should have a Maine certification in English Education and demonstrate flexibility and creativity in teaching strategies. The position offers a full-time contract in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing new curriculum.
• Ability to work with at-risk student populations.
• Experience or knowledge of the Marzano framework for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Support at-risk students in meeting personal and academic goals.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team to foster student success.
• Teach English and develop creative solutions to engage students.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maine Department of Education Certification in English Education

Job description

Teacher English Franklin Alternative Program

Auburn School Department Franklin/Merrill Hill Alternative School - Auburn, Maine Open in Google Maps

Teacher English Franklin Alternative Program

Auburn School Department Franklin/Merrill Hill Alternative School - Auburn, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5338199
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 15, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

English Teacher at the Franklin Alternative School

School Mission Statement: A Safe Place For Students and Adults

Seeking a candidate who is willing to work well as part of a close-knit team;
demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet student needs including developing out-of-the-box alternatives to foster student success; has the capacity to problem solve quickly and come up with creative solutions; is dedicated to helping at-risk students meet personal and academic goals; a commitment to a safe school culture, one that is free of bullying, prioritizes respect, fosters acceptance, and promotes academic success; the desire to work with at-risk student populations; experience and/or interest in developing new curriculum; and has the capacity to teach in content areas outside of their certification with support.

Preferred candidates may also have :
experience and knowledge of the Marzano framework for instruction and evaluation;
experience in working as part of a grade level or disciplinary teams; and
experience in literacy

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Welcome to Franklin/Merrill Hill Alternative School

The Franklin/Merrill Hill program is an alternative school that has provided an alternative education for students who, for whatever reason, have been unsuccessful in a traditional classroom.We are a program of Edward Little High School but operate as a stand-alone middle/high school; we occupy a separate building and have our own campus, staff and school policies.Franklin teaches grades 7-12 with a heavy emphasis on core classes (math, English, social studies, science, health/physical education) and provides a means to graduation through alternative programming--such as offering work study credit, sewing, cooking, welding, or enrollment in courses at Edward Little or the Lewiston Regional Technical Center.Franklin staff and students are committed to upholding Safe School Culture, meaning we believe each have the right to feel SAFE socially, emotionally, physically, professionally and academically, and the responsibility to allow others to feel that way as well.

Job Requirements

• Job Requirements:
  1. Maine Department of Education Certification in English Education or certification in another secondary level content area with experience in English instruction.
  2. Prior teaching experience preferred.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Please review Auburn's Visionhttps://www.auburnschl.edu/district_info/auburns_vision_2030

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. What questions or concerns does our Vision 2030 raise for you?
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 2. What in our Vision 2030 aligns with your philosophy of learning & teaching?How are you the right person to help Auburn School Department reach our Vision 2030? Please include specific examples.
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 3. I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by Auburn School Department, I will abide by all Department of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from federal, state, county, and/or local agency, including law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I may be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information.
  Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
  - I agree with the above statement, please give my application consideration.
  - I DO Not agree and understand I will not be considered for a position in Auburn.

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