High School English Teacher

Job Details

Starting Date:Jul 31, 2025

Job Description

This is not an all inclusive listing.

1. Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Adapts English materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.
4. Selects and requisitions books and aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of pupils; maintains required inventory controls.
5. Encourages students to think independently.
6. Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.
7. Evaluates pupils progress in English skills.
8.Communicates with parents.
9. Participates in curriculum development.
10. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.

Position Type:Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Welcome to Windham High School

Windham High School is a community of learners. We offer a safe, welcoming environment built on a foundation of pride, trust, honesty, and respect. We believe that physical, mental, and social well-being are building blocks for personal and academic success. Our commitment to quality education emphasizes individualized learning experiences, challenging academics, and varied opportunities for creative thinking and healthful risk-taking. Exposure to the arts, to careers, and to areas of personal interest invites meaningful planning for the future. Our fundamental goal is to foster a passion for lifelong learning. Windham High School is truly a place where all can wonder, explore, and achieve. Our learning community will be one where every student will meet academic,social and civic expectations. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS Every student will read,write and speak effectively. Every student will use inquiry, investigation and decision-making to solve problems. Every student will effectively utilize technology as part of his/her learning process. SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS Every student will have multiple opportunities to understand the connection between his/her own behaviors and their impact on others. CIVIC EXPECTATIONS Every student will have multiple opportunities to be an informed and involved citizen.

Job Requirements

• Must have an approved Maine CHRC and a State of Maine Teacher Certification with endorsement 100 at time of hire.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Use this application for all teaching positions.

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please list your certifications.
  Multiple Choice / Single Answer
  - Maine CHRC Approval Dates
  - Certification
  - Certification
• 2. Please account for and explain any gaps in employment during the past ten years.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 3. Please describe a specific class or class activity you planned and actually conducted which illustrates your philosophy of teaching and is the best example of your teaching skills. What evidence showed you that this class or activity was successful in terms of student motivation and achievement?
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 4. Please describe a specific class or class activity you planned and conducted which illustrates your philosophy of teaching and is the best example of your teaching skills. What evidence showed you that this class or activity was successful in terms of student motivation and achievement?
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

• Ryan Caron
• 406 Gray Road
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: 207-892-1810
• Fax: 207-892-1813
• Email: rcaron@rsu14.org