ELA Teacher- Middle School

Welcome to Maine School Administrative District 75 (MSAD 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 dedicated ELA Teacher at Mt. Ararat Middle School to join our vibrant educational community. Together, we can inspire the next generation of learners and leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General classroom responsibilities with major focus on teaching English Language Arts.
• 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 so they can meet where they are and moved forward in their learning using feedback effectively.
• Participate in professional development in curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Support non-instructional duties.
• Other duties as per Teacher Contract.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current State of Maine 6-12 ELA Teaching Certification (100).
• Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)*  
• Demonstrated knowledge of the English Common Core standards and familiarity with the science of reading and reading and writing workshop models of instruction and/or other strategies that foster differentiation on all levels.
• Experience teaching Middle School ELA.
• Knowledge in the unique needs of the young adolescent and middle level philosophy.
• Experienced in a 1:1 computing environment including how to effectively use technology as an input source for knowledge.
• An understanding of a learner-centered proficiency-based education.
• An understanding of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) model of student growth and support.
• Proven ability to function as a contributing member of a team.

*For more information or to apply for a CHRC please visit the Maine Dept. of Education website:  https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

Why MSAD 75?

• Professional Growth: At MSAD 75, employees grow professionally, build strong relationships, and help shape the future of our community one student at a time.
• Supportive Environment: We strive to build an environment that is diverse in perspectives, talents, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Comprehensive Benefits: MSAD 75 offers a Flexible Benefits Plan, including medical and dental coverage, flexible spending account (FSA), 403(b) & 457(b) plans, MainePERS, employee assistance program (EAP), professional development reimbursement, paid time off and more!
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Orion Performing Arts Center provides a cultural beacon in the region, offering first-rate live performances and enriching experiences for both staff and students.

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.