Job Description
Job Description
Regional School Unit No. 57 (RSU 57)
Waterboro, Maine
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Position Summary
The 5th Grade Classroom Teacher is responsible for fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where all students develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to become successful individuals and citizens. The teacher plans and delivers effective instruction, evaluates student progress, manages classroom behavior, and engages in continuous professional growth.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a specific area of teaching (Early Childhood Education preferred).
Certification: Must hold appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification.
Appropriate training and preparation for elementary-level instruction
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Planning
Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals
Establish clear objectives for lessons and projects
Use appropriate instructional methods and materials
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
Classroom Environment & Management
Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
Establish and maintain fair classroom rules and procedures
Encourage active student participation
Assessment & Student Support
Regularly assess and monitor student progress
Provide required progress reports
Identify learning challenges and collaborate with specialists
Professional Responsibilities
Participate in professional development opportunities
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees
Collaborate with colleagues and administration
Operations & Compliance
Maintain accurate and complete student records
Follow district policies and procedures
Ensure student safety and proper use of school resources
Prepare plans and materials for substitute teachers
Family & Community Engagement
Communicate with parents/guardians as needed
Be available outside instructional hours under reasonable terms
Utilize community resources to support learning
Additional Duties
Perform other duties as assigned by administration
Terms of Employment
Salary, work year, and working conditions are determined by the RSU 57 School Board.
Evaluation
Performance is evaluated in accordance with School Board policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
Physical Tasks: Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.
Lifting: Ability to lift ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size and situational needs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RSU 57 is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, in compliance with state and federal laws.
Regional School Unit No. 57 (RSU 57)
Waterboro, Maine
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Position Summary
The 5th Grade Classroom Teacher is responsible for fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where all students develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to become successful individuals and citizens. The teacher plans and delivers effective instruction, evaluates student progress, manages classroom behavior, and engages in continuous professional growth.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a specific area of teaching (Early Childhood Education preferred).
Certification: Must hold appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification.
Appropriate training and preparation for elementary-level instruction
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Planning
Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals
Establish clear objectives for lessons and projects
Use appropriate instructional methods and materials
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
Classroom Environment & Management
Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
Establish and maintain fair classroom rules and procedures
Encourage active student participation
Assessment & Student Support
Regularly assess and monitor student progress
Provide required progress reports
Identify learning challenges and collaborate with specialists
Professional Responsibilities
Participate in professional development opportunities
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees
Collaborate with colleagues and administration
Operations & Compliance
Maintain accurate and complete student records
Follow district policies and procedures
Ensure student safety and proper use of school resources
Prepare plans and materials for substitute teachers
Family & Community Engagement
Communicate with parents/guardians as needed
Be available outside instructional hours under reasonable terms
Utilize community resources to support learning
Additional Duties
Perform other duties as assigned by administration
Terms of Employment
Salary, work year, and working conditions are determined by the RSU 57 School Board.
Evaluation
Performance is evaluated in accordance with School Board policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
Physical Tasks: Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.
Lifting: Ability to lift ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size and situational needs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RSU 57 is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, in compliance with state and federal laws.
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