English Teacher - High School
Madawaska Middle/High School

About the Madawaska School Department
The Madawaska School Department serves students in grades PreK-12 in Madawaska, ME, the most Northeastern town in the United States, and one of the stops on the SCMA Four Corners Tour.  The district has two (2) schools, the Madawaska Elementary School (PreK-6) a 2000-01 Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, and Madawaska Middle/High School (7-12), the 16th Ranked High School in Maine, according to the US News and World Report. 

To learn more about our schools, we highly encourage all potential applicants to view our Recruitment Brochure.

Job Summary:

Inspire a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking in students while maintaining high academic expectations and fostering a positive, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Maine Department of Education certification (Endorsement 100: English 6-12) or be eligible for conditional or provisional certification.
• Additional Maine Department of Education certification in Fine Arts beneficial, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, English Education, or a closely related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Maine Learning Results, Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, and current best practices in secondary education.
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet a variety of learning needs.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction to enhance learning.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with curriculum development, literacy interventions, or Ap/advanced English courses.
• Familiarity with project-based learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and student-centered instruction.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language Arts instruction aligned to state and district standards.
• Design meaningful assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Create a positive and supportive classroom culture that promotes academic achievement and respect.
• Integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills across the curriculum.
• Use data to inform instruction and participate in collaborative professional development opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues to support student learning and growth.
• Participate in school events, professional development, and other duties as assigned.

Evaluation:

As determined by the MSD Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth (PEPG) System.

Note:

The above job description reflects the general requirements of the job and is not a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.