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 & III's
RSU #34 seeks talented Educational Technicians 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. Accepting applications for Ed Tech I’s and III’s.
Qualified candidates would have applicable Maine Department of Education Ed Tech Certification and CHRC (fingerprint and background check).
Start Date: As soon as suitable candidates are hired.
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 (https://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacancies). 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
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.
ALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VIOLA RAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OLD TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5th Grade Teacher (One Year)
Old Town Elementary School is seeking applications 5th Grade teacher to join our staff in the fall 2020. OTES is a K through 5th grade elementary school, located near the University of Maine, that serves about 400 students. The school has a strong culture and reputation for high expectations and sound instructional practices to meet the varied needs of all our learners. A new professional joining our staff must have the following characteristics: a strong work ethic, a kind heart, and passion and openness for working with all students and their families. We also seek out additional skills in the following areas : knowledge of trauma-centered school beliefs, de-escalation techniques, and a classroom management style that includes small group and individual instruction models, meaningful discourse, and formative assessment to support a variety of learners.
Disposition and Skills with Children:
● Maintains a positive view of each child as a whole person: social, emotional, cognitive and physical.
● Values and accepts children for themselves.
● Supports the image of the child as capable and competent.
Child Development Knowledge and Classroom Management:
● Understands and implements our developmentally based standards and practices.
● Supports children’s learning through social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
● Develops curriculum that encourages children to play, explore, discover and construct knowledge through thinking, questioning, experimenting and fun!
● Encourages creative expression and appreciation for the arts.
Communication and Family Partnership:
● Listens well and is approachable and available for communication with families.
● Is responsive, respectful and confidential regarding parent questions, concerns and ideas.
● Develops a communication system with parents, i.e. classroom social media group, newsletters, and individual contacts
Teamwork and Collaboration with Co-Workers:
● Works collaboratively with the adults in their classroom to accommodate each child’s developmental level.
● Models a professional and positive attitude in relationships with families and staff members.
● Collaborates on new ideas and feedback provided by other co-workers and administrators.
● Shares ideas and materials with co-workers.
Position Requirements for Application:
Experienced preferred, but not required
029/020 Endorsement Required
Highly Qualified
Visit the RSU#34 website at https://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacancies for a teaching application. A complete application packet must include application, cover letter, resume, MDOE authorization, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Positions will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
Complete applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
K-2 and 3-5 Remote Learning Teacher(s) (One-Year Positions)
Upper Elementary Teacher (anticipated position)
RSU #34 seeks applications for both a primary grades and an upper elementary grades teacher to join our staff in the fall of 2020. These teachers will work collaboratively with our grade level teams across our elementary schools (Alton, Bradley, Old Town), focusing on the needs of students who will participate in remote instruction but not in-person instruction. These positions will involve a combination of synchronous and asynchronous work with students and colleagues. RSU #34 additionally seeks applications for an anticipated upper elementary teaching position.
Our schools have a strong culture and reputation for high expectations and sound instructional practices to meet the varied needs of all our learners. During the 2020-2021 school year, these varied needs are compounded by the challenges of navigating a pandemic, and as we carry forward with combinations of in-person and remote learning. A new professional joining our staff must have the following characteristics: a strong work ethic, a kind heart, and passion and openness for working with all students and their families. We also seek out additional skills in the following areas : knowledge of trauma-centered school beliefs, de-escalation techniques, and a management style that includes small group and individual instruction models, meaningful discourse, and formative assessment to support a variety of learners.
With these roles, experience in developing and managing remote learning for young learners is critical. Experience with SeeSaw and/or Google Classroom preferred.
Disposition and Skills with Children:
● Maintains a positive view of each child as a whole person: social, emotional, cognitive and physical.
● Values and accepts children for themselves.
● Supports the image of the child as capable and competent.
Child Development Knowledge and Class Management:
● Understands and implements our developmentally based standards and practices.
● Supports children’s learning through social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
● Develops curricula that encourages children to play, explore, discover and construct knowledge through thinking, questioning, experimenting and fun!
● Encourages creative expression and appreciation for the arts.
Communication and Family Partnership:
● Listens well and is approachable and available for communication with families.
● Is responsive, respectful and confidential regarding parent questions, concerns and ideas.
● Develops a communication system with parents, i.e. classroom social media group, newsletters, and individual contacts
Teamwork and Collaboration with Co-Workers:
● Works collaboratively with the adults in their classroom to accommodate each child’s developmental level.
● Models a professional and positive attitude in relationships with families and staff members.
● Collaborates on new ideas and feedback provided by other co-workers and administrators.
● Shares ideas and materials with co-workers.
We will begin reviewing applications August 7th-10th; applications will close when the position is filled.
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.
Complete applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
LEONARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
OLD TOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Part Time English Teacher
Old Town High School is looking for an outstanding English teacher to join their team at Old Town High School on a half-time basis. The successful candidate should be motivated, reflective of their classroom practices, a lifelong learner, and able to teach the complete range of English courses at the high school level. Knowledge or experience in a standards-based learning environment would be preferred.
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.
Complete applications can be mailed to:
RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Angela Porter
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Softball Coach
Old Town High School is seeking a Varsity Softball Coach for the coming season. The successful candidate will need to have a flexible schedule, great communication skills, knowledge of the game, knowledge of MPA rules and guidelines, and the willingness to build on a very successful baseball program. The successful candidate must be or willing to be CHRC Certified and be willing to obtain CPR/AED certification. Other pieces of training may be required for MPA coaching certification. Applications are accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
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 (https://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacancies). 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.
Baseball Coach
Old Town High School is seeking a Baseball Coach for the coming season. The successful candidate will need to have a flexible schedule, great communication skills, knowledge of the game, knowledge of MPA rules and guidelines, and the willingness to build on a very successful baseball program. The successful candidate must be or willing to be CHRC Certified and be willing to obtain CPR/AED certification. Other pieces of training may be required for MPA coaching certification. Applications are accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
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 (https://www.rsu34.org/employment-applications-and-vacancies). 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.