Posted Date
10/30/2024
Full job description
The Westbrook School Department is seeking a full-time Alternative Learning Math/Science Teacher at Westbrook Middle School, beginning immediately. This opening is for a permanent position. The ideal candidate is an energetic, positive educator dedicated to teaching early adolescents in an interdisciplinary, project-based Alternative Education program. This position is part of a two teacher team that works with a social worker, school counselors and administration to select appropriate students for this highly supported Tier 3 program. Primary instructional duties will be Math and Science. Students typically have moderate to high ability to learn but are experiencing challenges within the educational environment that interfere with their academic success. Successful candidates for this position will be driven to help students with social-emotional challenges while working with a full compliment of student supports. Maine State Department of Education teacher certification required (100 and/or 200 endorsement preferred).
Come join the exciting teaching and learning environment offered by Westbrook Middle School, a dynamic middle school in a rapidly growing, multicultural community in southern Maine. All WMS learners, grades 5-8, are valued and supported by our commitment to an equitable and rigorous educational experience. Our knowledgeable, skilled educators take part in a variety of action-oriented leadership and learning teams in partnership with administration as we continue our evolution to be the best comprehensive public middle school we can be. We are busy creating engaging learning spaces where all our students belong and can be successful regardless of race, religion, culture, ethnicity or ability. The WMS community is seeking the right person to join us!
Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine’s largest city, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education.We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!
To apply:
Visit the Employment page of our website, www.westbrookschools.org to be directed to Frontline. All candidates must complete the online application and upload the following documents: resume, transcripts, proof of certification (or in-process status), licensure, current CHRC, and three current letters of reference. A review of applications will begin as soon as possible.