Anticipated Long Term Substitute Social Studies 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 an 8th Grade Long-Term-Substitute Social Studies Teacher at Mt. Ararat Middle School.

This is an anticipated opening beginning September 28, 2026. This position will last for three to six weeks.

PAY RATE: $279.00/day

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General classroom responsibilities with a major focus on teaching Social Studies.
• Work in a team-oriented environment to design engaging student-centered lessons based on clear Learning Targets and Learning Goals.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Support a growth mindset in the classroom including how to learn from mistakes, persevere, manage impulsivity, and develop grit.
• Use assessment data to find a student’s readiness level in order to meet where they are and to advance in their learning using feedback effectively.
• Participate in professional development in curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Support non-instructional duties.
• Perform other duties as per the Teachers’ Contract.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current State of Maine Department of Education Social Studies K-8 or 7-12 (200) certification.
• Current State of Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) authorization.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the Common Core State Standards and Maine Learning Results.
• Knowledge in the unique needs of the young adolescent and of the middle level philosophy.
• Knowledge of integrated technology and experience with current trends in curriculum, instruction and assessment. 
• An understanding of a learner-centered, proficiency-based education.
• An understanding of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model of student growth and support.
• Proven ability to function as a contributing member of a team.

Salary : $279