Bench Substitute Teacher

• Lyman Elementary School
  Regional School Unit 57
  Regional School Unit #57
• Waterboro, Maine Job Details
  

Job ID:

5921573

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Regional School Unit 57

Title:

Bench Substitute Teacher

• Lyman Elementary School
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
  
• Ability, interest, and flexibility in working with young people.
  
• Able to report to the school on short notice and teach regularly planned lessons.
  
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with students, community, and school personnel.

Reports to: Building Administration & Central Office Staff

Job Goal:

• To continue the educational programming at the highest possible level in the absence of the regular teacher/support staff.

This position can be posted to any school instructional setting daily, wherever a need arises.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Report to the school at least one-half hour before school opens or as early as possible after being notified.
  
• Report to the Building Administrator or School Administrative Assistant(s) to receive assignment, other duties, and substitute forms.
  
• Review and follow teacher's plans and materials.
  
• Maintain order in assigned classes and assist in supervising all students.
  
• Maintain student respect for school property, fellow students, and staff.
  
• Take attendance promptly in each class and report any student not accounted for to the office.
  
• Leave significant information summarizing the day's activities.
  
• Notify the office immediately of any injured or ill student.
  
• Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
  
• Check with the office before leaving; leave completed forms with the office staff.
  
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Terms of Employment:

Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Compensation:

$160/day

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Note:

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Position Type:

Full-time