BRANCHES/OWL Alternative Ed Teacher - Next STEP at LMS

SUMMARY

Next STEP is a collaborative, 7-12 academic program located in the Longley Building. It partners with Lewiston Middle School to offer the "Dreamchaser Fellowship," supporting a new cohort of LMS students every trimester. The program focuses on specific themes culminating in community-wide events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches District-approved curriculum
• Instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times
• Plans a program of study meeting individual student needs, interests, and abilities
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Supervises classroom and students

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Teaching Certificate and endorsements
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Skilled in oral and written communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent standing, talking, hearing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 lbs
• Moderate to loud noise levels

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people

PAY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for SY26/27 is $45,518.26 - $85,857.57. Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans, 15 paid sick days per year, and tuition reimbursement.