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Long-term Substitute - English Teacher
About Our School
Sanford High School is located in York County in southern Maine, 45 minutes south of Portland, less than 2 hours north of Boston, and only 15 minutes from the ocean and the lakes region. We are very proud of our state-of-the-art, 360,000-square-foot facility that integrates High School and Vocational programming and includes a Performing Arts Center and an athletic complex. Our school serves over 1,100 students in grades nine through twelve, with a growingly diverse student population that reflects our community. Sanford High School operates on a semester block schedule and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) and the Maine State Department of Education. Sanford High School's Program of Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum of approximately 150 courses and 25 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The diverse selection of courses, CTE programs, and Advanced Placement offerings provides our students with unique opportunities to explore various career options. Our mission is to cultivate students' potential through various career opportunities, empowering them to find focus and direction in their learning experiences to prosper and plan for life. Our goal is for every student to achieve their own version of success.
Position Overview
Sanford High School seeks candidates interested in serving as an English teacher for the last month of this school year, from 5/10 through 6/16. The person in this position will work collaboratively with other grade-level teachers to deliver course content to students. An ideal candidate would be comfortable teaching English if provided the framework for daily lessons and assignments. Our English department is composed of supportive, collaborative individuals who will support somebody in this role. A successful candidate should enjoy working with high-school-aged students and will preferably have ample experience working in a classroom.
Essential Functions
The ideal candidate will be:
About Our School
Sanford High School is located in York County in southern Maine, 45 minutes south of Portland, less than 2 hours north of Boston, and only 15 minutes from the ocean and the lakes region. We are very proud of our state-of-the-art, 360,000-square-foot facility that integrates High School and Vocational programming and includes a Performing Arts Center and an athletic complex. Our school serves over 1,100 students in grades nine through twelve, with a growingly diverse student population that reflects our community. Sanford High School operates on a semester block schedule and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) and the Maine State Department of Education. Sanford High School's Program of Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum of approximately 150 courses and 25 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The diverse selection of courses, CTE programs, and Advanced Placement offerings provides our students with unique opportunities to explore various career options. Our mission is to cultivate students' potential through various career opportunities, empowering them to find focus and direction in their learning experiences to prosper and plan for life. Our goal is for every student to achieve their own version of success.
Position Overview
Sanford High School seeks candidates interested in serving as an English teacher for the last month of this school year, from 5/10 through 6/16. The person in this position will work collaboratively with other grade-level teachers to deliver course content to students. An ideal candidate would be comfortable teaching English if provided the framework for daily lessons and assignments. Our English department is composed of supportive, collaborative individuals who will support somebody in this role. A successful candidate should enjoy working with high-school-aged students and will preferably have ample experience working in a classroom.
Essential Functions
The ideal candidate will be:
- Inspired by a passion for teaching and a love of the content, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
- Grounded in strong content expertise, delivering rigorous and relevant instruction in literature, writing, and communication.
- Dedicated to student-centered inquiry, encouraging student voice, choice, and agency in learning.
- Focused on skill development, helping students become problem solvers and critical thinkers prepared for challenges beyond secondary education.
- Committed to developing a vertically aligned curriculum grounded in knowledge, skills, character, reflection, and student voice.
- Engaged in collaborative planning and reflective dialogue with colleagues, demonstrating openness to feedback as a means of continuous professional growth.
- Contributing to a professional culture that supports instructional growth and student success.
- Grounded in real-world connections, designing lessons that resonate with students and inspire engagement beyond the classroom.
- Motivated by a commitment to lifelong learning, actively engaging in professional development to enhance teaching practice.
- Secondary education certified preferred, but not necessary to apply.
- Knowledge of current instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of English curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.