Long Term Substitute Health Teacher

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

This is a long term substitute assignment with a late September start date through late December or early January with the end date. The candidate will be responsible for creating, planning, teaching, and assessing the unit topics listed below with other possible topics to be included as well:

Wellness Unit
Nutrition Unit
Vaping/Tobacco Prevention
Safety and Accident Prevention

Classroom Teacher > Health

Welcome to Windham Middle School

RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study.

Job Requirements

• Must be in the process of obtaining or hold a current State of Maine certification with a teaching endorsement for the middle level and have an approved Maine CHRC at the 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)

Contact Information

• Greg Applestein, Principal
• 408 Gray Road
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: 207-892-1820
• Fax: 207-892-1826
• Email: gapplestein@rsu14.org