K-8 Teacher -- Cranberry Isles

Cranberry Isles Schools

K-8 Classroom Teacher

Fall 2021

Responsible for instructing students in a small, two-room schoolhouse, from grades K-8. Creates lesson plans, administers praise and feedback, uses the Cranberry Isles School curriculum to implement a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program. Upholds the mission of AOS 91to prepare students to become:

• Clear and Effective Communicators who construct and convey meaning for a variety of purposes and through a variety of modes.
• Self-Directed Learners who understand the importance of embracing and nurturing continuous intellectual growth and curiosity.
• Creative and Practical Problem Solvers who are skilled at gathering information, analyzing and evaluating data, applying knowledge and assessing evidence in order to persist in problem solving, create solutions and/or deepen understanding
• Responsible and Involved Citizens who acknowledge, and respond actively and constructively to the diversity, complexity and dynamic nature of our community and our world. 
• Integrative and Informed Thinkers who are skilled at using complex reasoning, making important connections and formulating and answering thoughtful questions. 

Primary Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach core subjects and groupings of students as determined by the principal and teaching team.
• Create instructional resources and lesson plans for use in the classroom as well as utilizing core curriculum components. 
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
• Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.
• Meet school-wide student performance goals.
• Collect a body of evidence of student work for each foundation standard and keep appropriate records and required documentation (e.g. attendance).
• Evaluate student work using a proficiency based scale.
• Utilize place based and project-based learning in social studies and science.
• Utilize curricula that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Develop and implement a positive behavior management plan.
• Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs. 
• Identifies students’ needs and follows the Response to Intervention plan for students below grade level.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education.

Administrative

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and professional development.
• Prepare and distribute required reports.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with other members of the teaching team
• Communicate regularly with parents through classroom newsletters, calendars, announcements, individual contact and biannual conferences.
• Participate in the district’s Professional Growth cycle.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district and state guidelines.
• Create an attractive and organized learning space for students.
• Follow the financial procedures of the school as applicable.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Desired 

• Relocation to Great Cranberry or Islesford.
• Willingness to participate in The Outer Island Teaching and Learning Collaborative
• Flexible and creative team player

To apply, scan cover letter, resume, transcripts, Maine State Certification, and completed application (found at www.mdirss.org/employment) as a single PDF document and send to hiring@mdirss.org.

Contact Hayley Fenton with any questions.

Accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found.

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