Teacher In Residence

RSU #23 (District)

LOCATION:
Loranger Memorial School

POSITION TYPE AND STATUS:
Teacher in Residence for the 2024-2025 School Year, grades 3-8

Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, Loranger Memorial School is seeking a teacher in residence to join our team. This position will fulfill requirements for student teaching, while earning a stipend. Responsibilities will include supporting students with targeted needs within assigned classroom placement. There are multiple grade opportunities based on candidate's choice of placement. The successful candidate should possess the following:

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Citizenship, residency or work education visa
• Maine Department of Education CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
• Enrolled in Maine Teacher Residence program, with anticipation to graduate in 2025
• Maine DOE Educational Technician III Authorization certification - Preferred

• Be enrolled in an accredited education degree program
• Be on pace to meet all requirements for graduation, including the required completion of an internship experience (as verified by the University)
• Complete background clearance/fingerprinting through the District and Maine Department of Education
• Commit to the position for the school year, following the school calendar for professional development, school breaks, and school start/end times
• Work with the University to schedule required courses/classes around the school schedule when possible
• Supports learning opportunities in the following areas: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and SEL
• Help develop lesson plans, units of study, and instructional materials to provide customized, small, and large group instruction
• Communicate with teachers, community outreach, building leaders, and other staff to enhance the program and outcomes
• Support an effective learning environment through a variety of learning tools, games, and interactive lessons
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
RSU 23 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. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply Online
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview
Contact cpotenza@rsu23.org if you have any questions regarding the online application process.
Hiring Manager: Elizabeth King, Special Education Director, (207) 934-5751 ext 1913