Elementary Teacher Kindergarten

Elementary Teacher Kindergarten School Admin District 35 Eliot Elementary School (PK-3) - Eliot, Maine This job is also posted in MSAD #35/RSU #35 Job Details

Job ID:

5690107

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2026 Job Description MSAD #35

Position Title:

Regular Elementary Teacher Reports to: Building Principal

Prepared By:

Building Principal and Superintendent of Schools

Date Reviewed:

March 19, 2019

Position Summary:

To teach elementary students in PK - Grade 5 level using the curricula as established by the district for each content area aligning with the Maine Learning Results.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree required; and Maine Department of Education Teacher Endorsement Certificate eligibility required; Maine Department of Education Fingerprinting required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities outlined below are representative and do not encompass or define all tasks that may be required by this position. Plans the implementation of the course of study suitable for the particular grade level following the curriculum guidelines of the school district and the Maine Learning Results; Develops and presents specific lesson plans that reflect best educational practices. Instruction is modified to implement IEPs and 504 plans. This includes using a variety of strategies, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers and the Internet; Implements by instruction and action both the district's philosophy and the school's mission statement and objectives; Maintains a safe and nurturing classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district; Conducts standardized testing in accordance with district policy and state law, and analyzes data to improve student learning; Prepares assignments for student practice and materials presented. Provides timely feedback for students and parents on this work; Develops a variety of assessments to measure student progress. Provides timely feedback for students and parents on these assessments; Maintains order in classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior; Shares with other staff, lunchroom duties, recess and bus supervision; Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative guidelines; Keeps parents informed of student progress through regularly scheduled progress reports and parent-teacher conferences as well as direct contact with parents when student performance declines or as requested by parents; Articulates clearly criteria for all Maine Learning Results standards as assessed on student progress reports; Maintains a minimum of monthly written communication with parents about classroom activities; Helps students to devise strategies to overcome academic, social, or behavioral issues; Prepares the budget for the classroom on an annual basis in conjunction with the guidelines established by the district and school administration; Maintains furniture, equipment and textbook inventories for the classroom on an annual basis; Consults with other professionals when there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment with a student. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning specialized intervention that appears warranted; Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law and district policy; Attends team meetings, faculty meetings, IEP meetings, and 504 Plan meetings as directed by the building principal; Recommends and participates in the placement of students in an appropriate grade/classroom for the ensuing year; Possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as district policy manuals, teacher handbooks, curriculum guidelines, state and national standards and all curriculum material; Demonstrates continuous professional growth; and Maintains current appropriate state certification for teaching assignment.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$52,475 to $98,745 Per Year