
Substitute - Short Term
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Biddeford Schools is hiring a Substitute - Short Term. Biddeford and Dayton Schools are seeking substitute teachers for short-term assignments. This role involves instructing students and facilitating their learning in the absence of the regular teacher, maintaining a conducive and safe classroom environment, and adhering to school procedures. Flexible days and assignments are available, with options to select preferred school grade or subject.
Key focus areas include Instruct students and facilitate their learning in the absence of the regular teacher, Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans, and Create a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Successful candidates bring Criminal History Record Check, High School Diploma, and Two+ Years College. Important skills include Classroom Instruction, Classroom Management, Maintaining Orderly Environment, Following Classroom Procedures, Professional Appearance, and Student Safety.
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Substitute - Short Term JobID: 3035
- Position Type:
Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
- Date Posted:
7/21/2025
- Location:
Dayton Consolidated School
Biddeford and Dayton Schools are seeking:Substitute Teachers
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Long-term and per diem (by the day) assignments available
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Flexible days
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6-7 hours per day
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Select the school grade or subject you prefer
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Request a tour of a school today
$125 per day non-certified $140 per day for retired teachers and currently certified teachers subbing for Teachers $140 Long-term subs for a teacher, in one assignment for days 31- 90, (over 90 days is at the entry-level teacher per diem rate)See the attached file "Getting Started as a Substitute"Dayton Consolidated School is a highly rated, public school located in DAYTON, ME. It has 118 students in grades PK, K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
For more information about Dayton School, please visitwww.daytonschool.org
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Instructs students and facilitates their learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
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Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans.
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Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
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Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
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Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned.
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Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students.
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Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal.
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Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
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Communicates effectively with parents when needed.
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Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
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High School Diploma- May serve 10 days in any one teaching assignment, up to 60 days per school year.
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Two or more years of college- May serve as a substitute for up to 60 days per school year.
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Certified teacher- May serve as substitute with no time limit in certification area/grade level only.
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Certified teacher- May serve as a substitute for up to 90 days per school year in certification areas outside of area of specialty.
The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.Dayton, Maine Community
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Located near the Atlantic coastline beaches
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Views of the Saco River
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Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
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Less than two hours north of Boston.
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The population of 1800 with 650 homes
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Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking (https://heartofbiddeford.org/)
Equal OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program.Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a login and create an account and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment athttps://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools (https://www.applitrack.com/biddefordschools/onlineapp/) Dayton School (https://sites.google.com/daytonschooldept.org/dcs/district-information/employment-opportunities?authuser=0) Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative
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