Special Education Teacher- Autism- Long-Term Substitute, Oxford Elementary

Long-Term Substitute Special Education TeacherThe Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent qualified candidates for the position of a long-term substitute: Special Education Teacher in our autism program at Oxford Elementary School. The dates are November 23, 2026 through March 12, 2027. Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s) (#282). Reports to: Building Principal/Director of Student Services Work Schedule: 11/23/2026-3/12/2027 Salary: Per Diem based on experienceAs a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. Our District maintains close partnerships with multiple community partners.Core BeliefsTherefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.Expectations of Oxford Hills School District StaffAs contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, resume, copy of certification, transcripts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.