Long Term Substitute Humanities Teacher APC JobID: 2648

　　Position Type:

　　High School Teaching

　　Date Posted:

　　1/22/2024

　　Location:

　　Biddeford High School

　　Biddeford School Department is seeking a:Long Term Substitute Humanities Teacherfor our High School Alternative Pathway Program

　　Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in one or more fields of Fine arts, social studies, language arts, and civics; all humanities classes include a heavy focus on basic reading and writing skills.You can be a teacher anywhere! Come and talk to us about a different experience.Check out why we are adifferent experience (https://youtu.be/Qh-OFdjKN8U) Specific Job Details:Starting January 2024 until June 2024School Description:

　　The Alternative Pathways Center’s (APC) mission is to give alternative learners an opportunity to obtain a Biddeford High School diploma through individualized, project-based coursework combined with pre-vocational training, work experience, and social and emotional learning.

　　At APC students are provided an opportunity to learn and grow in a small, supportive, non-traditional environment that promotes learning, respect for self and others, relationship building, and the ultimate goal of developing positive members of our community. We strive to focus on our students’ unique strengths to develop and reinforce natural community supports, master critical life skills, and equip them with the tools necessary for success, satisfaction, and successful citizenship.

　　We expect staff and students to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.Find Biddeford School Department's Three Pillars of Commitment to Students attached.Brief Job Duties:The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:1. Develops and administers Humanities curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to provide customized, small and large group instruction.3. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.4. Build relationships with students to help encourage success, increase self-esteem and cultivate a sense of belonging in school and community.5. Regularly assesses each student’s academic and social growth, maintains appropriate and timely records, and preparesprogress reports.6. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means such as newsletters, email, phone calls, student information system postings (as applicable), web pages, blogs, and other electronic means to discuss student’sprogress as it relates to curriculum.7. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members to help students assess and benefit from the district curriculum.8. Understand and apply effective strategies for intervention and differentiation in the classroom, including serving English language learners and students with individualized education plans (IEPs).

　　Full Job Description (https://www.biddefordschools.me/page/job-descriptions-district) Certification/License:Certification in Science ( 350, 395) from the Maine Department of EducationCriminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.Masters Degree in related area preferred.Experience: 1. Expereince working with a variety of learners2. High School teaching experience preferred3. Ability to lesson plan and instruct in various subjectsLive and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

　　Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches

　　Views of the Saco River to its west

　　Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area

　　Less than two hours north of Boston.

　　Home to a growing population of diverse residents

　　Picturesque downtown

　　Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown

　　Thriving economy

　　Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking (https://heartofbiddeford.org/)

　　Equal OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment athttps://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools (https://www.biddefordschools.me/o/biddeford/page/employment) Dayton School (https://sites.google.com/daytonschooldept.org/dcs/district-information/employment-opportunities?authuser=0) Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative