Permanent Building Substitute Teacher (Educational Technician III)

• Position Type:
  Ed Tech/Ed Tech III
  
• 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.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment when addressing unexpected situations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to plan and coordinate instructional support.
• Proactively seek clarification and ask questions to ensure understanding and effectiveness.
• Maintain a positive, growth-oriented mindset, even in challenging situations.
• Invest in being part of a supportive and collaborative school community.

Key Competencies:

• 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:

• Maine Educational Technician III

Personal Characteristics:

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

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Application Instructions: Cape Elizabeth Schools will not accept paper or emailed applications or supporting materials. All applications and supporting materials are to be completed online via Frontline Recruiting & Hiring (formerly Applitrack) at https://www.applitrack.com/cape/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url= and must include the following:

• Completed online application (this includes answers to writing prompts)
• Cover letter specific to posted position
• Current resume
• Copies of all post-secondary transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Copy of current Maine certification or proof of pending certification

Application deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found

Online application materials should be directed to:
Tiffany Karnes
Principal
Pond Cove Elementary School
12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107

Please do not reach out via email regarding your application. All application materials and updates will be reviewed through the official hiring platform. Thank you for understanding and cooperation.
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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 three schools: 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.