What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated - 5th Grade Teacher- Long Term Substitute position at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School?
Classroom teacher long term sub position. Start date is 8/24/26 would be until January of 2027 (after the holiday break). succesful candidate will have ability to follow plans left by classroom teacher, engage students in lessons, and manage classroom behavior/student interaction. Candidate will also be expected to cover duties as assigned and work with 5th grade team.
Primary Responsibilities & Expectations
1. Instructional Excellence (CCSS & Maine Learning Results)
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Literacy & Math: Design and execute high-quality lessons in ELA and Mathematics following the Common Core State Standards, ensuring students move successfully from "learning to read" to "reading to learn."
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Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Deliver Science and Social Studies instruction aligned with the Maine Learning Results, including the integration of Maine-specific content and the Wabanaki Studies (LD 291) curriculum.
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Data-Driven Planning: Utilize state and local assessment data (e.g., NWEA, Maine Science Assessment) to track growth and adjust instructional groups.
2. Support for the Grades 3–5 Learner
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Developmental Scaffolding: Adapt instruction to meet the cognitive shift from concrete to abstract thinking typical of 8–11-year-olds.
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Executive Function Coaching: Explicitly teach and model organizational habits, time management, and independent study skills.
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Social-Emotional Leadership: Implement a consistent SEL framework to help students navigate the evolving social dynamics and "self-critical" phase of late childhood.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Brunswick School Department does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.