Classroom Teacher - English - Kennebunk High School

Classroom Teacher-English About Kennebunk High School At Kennebunk High School, our mission is to "develop productive global citizens"—a commitment we strive to fulfill every day through every aspect of our work. Kennebunk High School is a well-resourced and courageous learning community, continuously reflecting on and refining our practices to better serve each and every student. We are seeking a dedicated, student-centered, and empathetic English teacher to join our dynamic team. We're especially interested in educators who are eager to reimagine how we support and welcome 9th-grade students as they begin their journey at Kennebunk High School. As a Classroom Teacher, you will: Plan instruction using approved curriculum, high-impact instructional strategies, subject matter expertise, and up-to-date data to meet the needs of all students Establish expectations, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment that maximizes opportunities for student learning Engage students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning goals and needs Set ambitious goals; gather, analyze, and use relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional planning and delivery, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to overall district effectiveness Engage in professional reflection and growth that results in improved instructional practice and student learning Serve as a leader in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the district, school, classroom, and curriculum levels View leadership, professionalism, and effective communication as vital components of classroom teaching Job Requirements At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor's degree required. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required Appropriate Maine DOE certification (or ability to be certified) Preferred: Experience in the BARR model Master’s Degree Anticipated class load: English 1 CP English 1 Honors Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district. Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board and reflected in the contract. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board of School Directors' policy on Evaluation of Certified Staff Members.