Anticipated - Intermediate Teacher - Alfred Elementary School

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a specific area of teaching (Early Childhood Education preferred).
• Certification: Must hold appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification.
• Appropriate training and preparation for elementary-level instruction

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Planning:
  • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals.
  • Establish clear objectives for lessons and projects.
  • Use appropriate instructional methods and materials.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Classroom Environment & Management:
  • Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
  • Establish and maintain fair classroom rules and procedures.
  • Encourage active student participation.
• Assessment & Student Support:
  • Regularly assess and monitor student progress.
  • Provide required progress reports.
  • Identify learning challenges and collaborate with specialists.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  • Participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and administration.
• Operations & Compliance:
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records.
  • Follow district policies and procedures.
  • Ensure student safety and proper use of school resources.
  • Prepare plans and materials for substitute teachers.
• Family & Community Engagement:
  • Communicate with parents/guardians as needed.
  • Be available outside instructional hours under reasonable terms.
  • Utilize community resources to support learning.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Terms of Employment

• Salary, work year, and working conditions are determined by the RSU 57 School Board.
• Evaluation Performance is evaluated in accordance with School Board policies.

Physical Demands

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Physical Tasks: Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.
• Lifting: Ability to lift ranging from 25–75 lbs depending on student size and situational needs.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• RSU 57 is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.