Anticipated Long Term Substitute 8th Grade ELA Teacher - Mt. Ararat Middle School

Welcome to Maine School Administrative District #75

Serving Maine’s Midcoast communities of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham, MSAD 75 is home to over 2,350 students and more than 600 faculty and staff members.

MSAD 75 is seeking a Long Term Substitute 8th Grade ELA Teacher at Mt. Ararat Middle School.

This is an anticipated opening beginning approximately August 31, 2026 - October 30, 2026.

PAY RATE: $279.00/day

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General ELA Instruction: Fulfill general classroom responsibilities with a major focus on teaching culturally responsive and accessible English Language Arts (ELA) within a collaborative, grade-level team.

• Inclusive Lesson Design: Work in a team-oriented environment to design universally designed (UDL), student-centered lessons that connect with diverse student backgrounds and learning profiles, utilizing clear Learning Targets and Goals.

• Fostering Belonging: Build trusting, affirming, and positive relationships with students of all backgrounds to foster a strong sense of belonging and community in the classroom.

• Equitable Growth Mindset: Support an inclusive growth mindset that validates different learning journeys, helping students navigate challenges, develop resilience, and learn from mistakes in ways that honor their individual neurological and emotional needs.

• Differentiated Assessment: Utilize varied, equitable, and culturally sensitive assessment data to identify each student’s unique readiness level, ensuring they are met where they are and advanced through constructive, individualized feedback.

• Inclusive Professional Development: Actively participate in professional development in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, with a specific emphasis on equity, anti-bias education, and inclusive pedagogical practices.

• Community Support: Support non-instructional duties with a commitment to maintaining a safe, accessible, and welcoming school environment for all students, families, and staff.

• Contractual Duties: Fulfill other duties as outlined in the Teacher contract, consistently acting as an advocate for student equity and inclusion across the school community.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification: Valid State of Maine Department of EducationEnglish/Language Arts 6-12 (100) certification and valid State of Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) authorization.

• Standards Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the Common Core State Standards and Maine Learning Results.

• Inquiry-Based Instruction: Proven experience teaching ELA with a strong foundation in facilitating inquiry-based curricula.

• Adolescent Development: Deep grasp of middle-level educational philosophy and the distinct developmental needs of young adolescents.

• Technology Integration: Proficiency in a 1:1 computing environment, with the ability to meaningfully integrate technology to drive student engagement and knowledge acquisition.

• Proficiency-Based Practices: Strong commitment to learner-centered, proficiency-based educational models.

• Student Support: Working knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to ensure equitable outcomes for all learners.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and enthusiastically as part of an instructional team.

How to apply for or renew a CHRC/Certification

MSAD 75 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs.