Employment Vacancies
Substitutes needed in the following areas:
- Ed Techs / Teachers - All Levels
- School Nurses
- Food Service Workers
Substitute applications are not available online, please pick up a substitute packet in person at the Superintendent’s Office located at Leonard Middle School, 156 Oak Street, Old Town.
District
Ed Tech I's, II's & III's
RSU #34 seeks talented Ed Tech I's, II's & III's that are positive, flexible and willing to learn within a variety of educational settings. Preference will be given to those with prior experience or training.
Qualified candidates would have applicable Maine Department of Education Ed Tech Certification and CHRC (fingerprint and background check).
Additional Information: Qualified candidates should submit a completed non-teaching application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation and copies of certification to the Superintendent's Office. The non-teaching application is available on the RSU #34 website (www.rsu34.org/employment). No Phone Calls Please. Questions can be emailed to Kimm Kenniston, Director of Special Education: kimm.kenniston@rsu34.org.
Mailing Address To Send Application Packets:
RSU #34 Superintendents Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Adult & Community Education Director
RSU 22, RSU 26, and RSU 34
RSU 22, RSU 26, and RSU 34 are seeking a full-time Adult & Community Education Director to lead a multi-district adult and community education partnership.
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Superintendents within the partnership, the Director is responsible for the organization, administration and supervision of adult and community education programs, including the adult education high school diploma program, as well as public/private partnerships.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises and coordinates all adult education activities
- Supervises the development of curricula and assessment systems
- Hires, supervises, trains and evaluates support and instructional staff
- Establishes and evaluates program offerings
- Prepares and manages budgets following district financial protocols
- Builds relationships with public and private entities to collaborate on new and existing programs
- Directs and develops the maintenance of files, documentation and reports
- Develops and implements marketing strategies to promote programs
- Schedules use of facilities for all programs with local building administrators
- Prepares and submits state reports as required
- Attends regional and state adult education meetings
- Participates in ongoing trainings and professional development opportunities
- Supervises the granting of diplomas and certificates to students successfully fulfilling the requirements
- Selects and oversees the purchase of program supplies and equipment
- Presents program performance reports to partnership school districts and boards
- Coordinate student services with high school staff and administration
- Performs such additional duties as assigned by proper authority
Qualifications:
- Current valid Maine Director of Adult & Community Education (066) certificate required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and related coursework required following certification (066) required; Master's degree in Educational Administration is preferred
- Minimum three years teaching experience required, including teaching adult learners
- CHRC approval required
Applications will be accepted until suitable candidate is found. The screening process will begin during the week of June 10, 2019.
Please submit letters of interest, resume, transcripts, application (https://www.rsu26.org/employment/), certification, three current letters of reference to:
Meredith Higgins
RSU 26 Superintendent of Schools
1O Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
RSU 26 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tutor
RSU #34 seeks candidates that are positive, flexible and who have experience working with students with emotional and academic challenges. Preference will be given to those with prior experience or training.
Applicable Maine Certification and CHRC (fingerprinting/background check) are required.
Competitive wage based on certification
Application Deadline: Until suitable candidate is found
A complete packet should include a Tutor application,cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certification and 3 letters of recommendation. Applications are available on the RSU34 website (www.rsu34.org). Questions can be emailed to Kimm Kenniston, Director of Special Education: kimm.kenniston@rsu34.org.
Mailing Address To Send Application Packets:
RSU #34 Superintendents Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
ALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Combined 3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
RSU #34 seeks a motivated, student-focused, innovative and passionate teacher for a combined third/fourth grade class at the Alton Elementary School. The candidate will have high expectations for all learners and utilize best pedagogical practices. Additional characteristics of the successful applicant include content expertise, differentiated instruction to meet a range of student needs, effective classroom management skills, a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Qualifications: Maine Teacher Certification, Criminal Background Check, Fingerprinting, Reference Check
Visit the RSU#34 website athttps://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacanciesfor a teacher application. A complete application packet must include: application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Complete external candidate applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
VIOLA RAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten Teacher
RSU #34 seeks a motivated, student-focused, innovative and passionate teacher for the kindergarten class at the Viola Rand School. The candidate will have high expectations for all learners and utilize best pedagogical practices. Additional characteristics of the successful applicant include content expertise, differentiated instruction to meet a range of student needs, effective classroom management skills, a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Qualifications: Maine Teacher Certification, Criminal Background Check, Fingerprinting, Reference Check
Visit the RSU#34 website at https://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacanciesfor a teacher application. A complete application packet must include: application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Complete external candidate applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
OLD TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Anticipated Literacy Intervention Educational Technician III Positions
Old Town Elementary School is seeking skilled, student-focused, and motivated applicants to serve students as Ed. Tech III literacy interventionists. These educators will serve students starting in the fall of 2019.
OTES is a Pre-K through 5th grade elementary school with about 600 students enrolled. There is a strong culture of communication, collaboration, and cooperation among staff, students, and families. The school fosters student growth through unique and varied experiences for the students, strong instructional programming, and dedicated staff doing “what’s best for students.” The following expectations are part of this role:
- Values and accepts children for themselves
- Believes that children are capable and competent learners despite challenges
- Collaborates openly and productively with classroom teachers and other staff
- Seeks out and uses appropriate resources
- Plans daily small group and individual intervention lessons tailored to students’ literacy
needs
- Engages students in meaningful literacy activities
- Maintains notes and data about student progress and shares results with staff and
families
- Is knowledgeable about the typical and atypical literacy needs of elementary students
Certification: Current Maine teaching and/or Educational Technician III required.
Visit the RSU#34 website at https://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacancies for non-teacher application. A complete application packet must include: application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled.
Complete applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Music Educational Technician III Position
Old Town Elementary School is seeking a 32 hour a week music Educational Technician III. The OTES music program serves approximately 600 students in kindergarten through 5th grade. This Educational Technician will work primarily with kindergarten and first grade students while also assisting with other music programming and other school duties or activities.
Position Requirements:
- Knowledge and/or experience necessary to instruct kindergarten and first grade students in music
- Knowledge and/or experience with instrumental or choral music preferred, but not required
- Ability to plan and carry out annual concert events for kindergarten and first grade
- Engage students in cohesive learning experiences to help them grow academically, behaviorally, and socially throughout the school year
- Maintain supportive and effective classroom management
- Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, students, and parents
- Maintain confidentiality with student information
- Any other appropriate duties the supervisor deems necessary.
Certification: Current Maine teaching and/or Educational Technician III required.
Visit the RSU#34 website athttps://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacancies for non-teacher application. A complete application packet must include: application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled.
Complete applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Anticipated Physical Education Teacher
Old Town Elementary School is accepting applications for a K-5 Physical Education teacher position starting in the fall of 2019. Our school is committed to the health and wellness of all staff and students in the K-5 school setting. Our PE teacher is seen as a champion of the cause and would be expected to find ways to promote this vision throughout our school. The position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; discovers and develops talents of students in physical achievement; and creates a sense of lifelong skills to promote healthy lifestyles.
We are looking for the following skills and/or characteristics in a PE teacher to join our dedicated staff at OTES:
-A personal commitment to high-quality PE programming and experiences
-Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
-Good organizational and time management skills
-A belief in a team approach and the valuing of others; collaborative with other staff to support student needs; collaborative with community partners within PE programming
-Ability and willingness to use a variety of learning techniques in the classroom
-A willingness to give of his/her time to support other school activities
-A love of children and a sense of humor
Certification:
Maine Certification PE (510) K-12
Adaptive PE (515), preferred, not required
Applications due June 7th
Visit the RSU#34 website at www.rsu34.org/employment for a Teacher Application.
A complete application packet must include: application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Complete external candidate applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Chapter 104 (Gifted & Talented) Resource Teacher – One Year Position for 2019-20 school year.
Old Town Elementary School seeks a talented, student-focused, and versatile teacher to teach, lead, and coordinate services for Chapter 104 (Gifted & Talented) students. The successful candidate will identify, plan for, and attend to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs in coordination with colleagues. RSU #34 serves Chapter 104 students in an individualized and flexible way, making use of a mixture of core classes, small-group and individual work, specialized classes, independent studies, etc. to meet student needs.
Characteristics of the successful applicant include initiative, creativity, interpersonal skills with students and adults, responsibility, and organization. Additional characteristics include interest in a variety of fields, verbal/written skills, advocacy skills, knowledge of the needs of Chapter 104 students, and skills to help students develop and achieve high aspirations.
Maine Gifted & Talented (690) Certification or Endorsement Required.
Visit the RSU#34 website at https://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacancies for a teacher application. A complete application packet must include: application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Applications will be collected until the position is filled; initial application review will be May 17th, 2019.
Complete applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
5th Grade Teacher
Old Town Elementary is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and dynamic 5th Grade teacher to join our staff in the fall of 2019. Our school is located near the University of Maine and serves about 600 students in the Pre-K to 5th Grade setting. The school has a strong reputation for high expectations for all learners and sound instructional practices to meet the needs of a variety of learners. A new professional joining our school staff must have the following credentials: A strong work ethic, passion for working with children, a kind heart, and an openness to working with a variety of families and learners. Additional skills: De-escalation techniques, knowledge of trauma-centered school beliefs, and classroom management techniques to support a variety of learners.
Candidates must have Maine Teacher Certification,
Qualifications: Maine Teacher Certification, Criminal Background Check, Fingerprinting, Reference Check
Applications due by May 31
A complete application packet must include: application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Complete applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Leonard Middle School
6th Grade Teachers
RSU #34 seeks 2 dynamic, student focused 6th Grade teachers to join Leonard Middle School for the 2019-20 school year. The successful candidates will be positive, collaborative and skilled instructors familiar with the unique needs of middle level learners. Experience with standards based teaching and assessment, and Restorative Practices are preferred.
State of Maine Certification Required
Additional Information: Qualified candidates should submit a completed teaching application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation and certification to the Superintendent's Office. The teaching application is available on the RSU #34 website (www.rsu34.org/employment). No Phone Calls Please.
Mailing Address To Send Application Packets:
RSU #34 Superintendents Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
PLEASE NOTE: If you have previously submitted an application within the past year, you may re-activate your material by submitting a new cover letter and a note indicating that your application is on file. Otherwise, separate applications with required information are advised for each vacancy. When submitting more than one application, please be certain to include a packet of required materials with each application.
Special Education Teacher - 1 year position
Start Date: School year 2019-2020
RSU #34 is looking for a special education teacher with experience providing specially designed instruction in literacy and mathematics as well as a candidate that can support students with executive functioning challenges at the middle level. The candidate needs to have knowledge and experience with special education processes and regulations. The ability to work in a fast paced educational environment and to communicate and collaborate with students, families and colleagues is a must.
Certification and CHRC are required, 282 preferred.
Salary Range: Based on the negotiated contract and an additional stipend
Application Deadline: When qualified candidate is found
Additional Information: application is available on the RSU 34 website (www.rsu34.org). A complete packet should include a teaching application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of certification and letters of recommendation.
Please contact Kimm Kenniston at kimm.kenniston@rsu34.org if you are interested in being considered for this position.
Chapter 104 (Gifted & Talented) Resource Teacher
Leonard Middle School seeks a talented, student-focused, and versatile teacher to teach, lead, and coordinate services for Chapter 104 (Gifted & Talented) students. The successful candidate will identify, plan for, and attend to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs in coordination with colleagues. RSU #34 serves Chapter 104 students in an individualized and flexible way, making use of a mixture of core classes, small-group and individual work, specialized classes, independent studies, etc. to meet student needs.
Characteristics of the successful applicant include initiative, creativity, interpersonal skills with young adolescents and adults, responsibility, and organization. Additional characteristics include interest in a variety of fields, verbal/written skills, advocacy skills, knowledge of the needs of Chapter 104 students, and skills to help students develop and achieve high aspirations.
Maine Gifted & Talented (690) Certification or Endorsement Required.
Visit the RSU#34 website at https://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacancies for a teacher application. A complete application packet must include: application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Applications will be collected until the position is filled; initial application review will be May 10th, 2019.
Complete applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Old Town high school
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Old Town High School is seeking an Assistant Girls Soccer Coach. The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with the organization and administration of the Girls Soccer program and lead the Girls Junior Varsity soccer program. The successful candidate will have a passion for soccer and be able to work as part of the overall girls soccer coaching staff, should exhibit a commitment to high student achievement and support for all students, ability to teach fundamental skills and team concepts of soccer, have knowledge of current soccer rules and regulations, and ability to interact with student-athletes of different ages and soccer skill levels in a positive and professional manner.
Candidate must have some coaching experience, certifications for coaching or NFHS certs and CPR/First Aid credentials.
Additional Information: Qualified candidates should submit a completed coaching application and copies of certification to the Superintendent's Office. The coaching application is available on the RSU #34 website (www.rsu34.org/employment). No Phone Calls PLEASE.
Mailing Address:
RSU #34 Superintendents Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
PLEASE NOTE: If you have previously submitted an application within the past year, you may re-activate your material by submitting a new cover letter and a note indicating that your application is on file. Otherwise, separate applications with required information are advised for each vacancy. When submitting more than one application, please be certain to include a packet of required materials with each application.
Mathematics Teacher (Anticipated Opening)
Old Town High School is looking for an outstanding Mathematics teacher to join their team. The successful candidate should be motivated, reflective of their classroom practices, a lifelong learner, and able to teach the complete range of mathematics at the high school level. Experience in standards-based/proficiency-based education is preferred, but not required. Experience or interest in AP courses is desired.
Visit the RSU#34 website at www.rsu34.org/employment for a Teacher Application.
A complete application packet must include: application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Complete applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468