| Job Status: |
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| School Unit: |
Westbrook School Department |
| City, State: |
Westbrook, ME |
| County: |
Cumberland view map
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| Position Title: |
K-2 half-time Title IA Teachers (Reading&Math) |
| Job location (city/town): |
Westbrook |
| Qualifications: |
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education; Elementary K-8 teaching certificate (provisional, professional or master), Highly qualified in math and/or Literacy (NCLB standards); Successful teaching experience and positive rapport with children during student teaching, internship, or employment. |
| Position Description: |
1 half-time Reading teacher and 2 half-time Math teacher positions. These are grant funded positions for FY10 and FY 11 only, Part-time and Full-time options available. Job goal is to provide at-risk and struggling students individually tailored help and learning experiences in reading or math that he/she needs in order to participate fully in the classroom environment; to build strong ties between home and school; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members; and to attend all meetings and professional development sessions for Title I staff. |
| Salary Range: |
Per the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement |
| Application Deadline: |
When suitable candidates are found |
| Start Date: |
January 2010 |
| Additional Information: |
Send job application (located @ www.westbrookschools.org), cover letter, resume, transcripts, certification and 3 current letters of reference to:
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Submit Applications to:
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| Name: |
Dr. Reza Namin |
| Title: |
Superintendent of Schools |
| School Unit: |
Westbrook School Department |
| Address: |
117 Stroudwater Street |
| City: |
Westbrook |
| State/Zip: |
04092 |
| Telephone: |
(207) 854-0800
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| Fax: |
(207) 854-0809
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| E-mail: |
berniers@westbrookschools.org |
| Application information: |
Send job application (located @ www.westbrookschools.org), cover letter, resume, transcripts, certification and 3 current letters of reference to below: http://www.westbrookschools.org/OpenPositions/TeachApp.pdf
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School Information:
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| Web Site: |
http://www.westbrookschools.org
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| School Unit Size: |
2600 |
| School Size/Description: |
The Westbrook School System serves over 3,000 students with 500 certified professional and support staff in seven community schools. Our comprehensive educational system is nationally known for its music and art programs and is considered one of the finest academic programs in the state. We offer vocational education, alternative education and special education for our students. Westbrook High School offers 17 interscholastic sports programs and over 33 clubs and other activities. School Committee, administrators, teachers, and support staff recognizes the importance of high student aspirations and are committed to our belief that "The best education for all for life." We believe that every student can learn and succeed. Collectively, we strive for high standards in learning as we develop support and prepare our students to lead us into the future. Westbrook students score at or above the state average on the Maine Educational Assessment and other standard tests. Over 80% of our graduates continue in post-secondary education. Many receive distinguished scholarship awards based on academic achievement and attend many of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country. |
| Community Description: |
Situated next to Portland, Maine's largest city, Westbrook is a few minutes from the ocean, an hour's drive to the mountains and 1 1/2 hour drive to Boston. Westbrook is a city of 16,000 with the warmth and spirit of cooperation, community connection, and concerns of a town. Westbrook was incorporated in 1891. There is a 7 person City Council and elected Mayor that provide the vision and governance for the city. Superior educational system and healthcare, safe neighborhoods, and affordable housing make Westbrook a great place to live, raise children and work. |
| Community Link: |
http://www.westbrookschools.org |