Position Type:
High School Teaching/Mathematics
Date Posted:
6/2/2026
Location:
Biddeford High School
Biddeford Schools are sseking:
Summer School High School Math Teacher
The successful candidate will be required to work with students who have been placed into Summer school. The position is 2 hours per day with a 1 hour per day preperation allotment. The position will start June 22 and end July 16 (Monday thru Thursday each week). Students will work through a credit recovery program to earn/finish their Math credit from 2025-26.
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Summer School Director, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
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Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
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Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
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Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
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Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
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Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
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Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
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Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
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Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
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Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
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Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
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Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
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Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
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Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
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Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
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Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
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Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
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Ability to organize and coordinate work.
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Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
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Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
Qualifications Profile
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State Certification as a Math Teacher
Education
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Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
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.
Equal Opportunity
The 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 selection of all employees by the School Department will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. 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, disability or genetic information, 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 Check
All 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 at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
