Middle School Grades 7-8 - Mathematics

Middle School Grades 7-8 – Mathematics Teacher Reports to: Building Principal Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract Salary: $46,012.50 – $81,329.34 (SY26/27) Salary Schedule available on pages 31-33 of the Teacher's Contract. Qualifications Valid Maine teaching certificate or the ability to obtain one with the required endorsement(s). Experience teaching Mathematics in a middle school setting is preferred. Responsibilities As a member of the district’s learning community, the teacher 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. 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. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public. Instill problem‑solving and critical thinking as the “new basics” for learning across all grade levels. Deliver strong literacy instruction across content areas. Help students develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever‑expanding amount of information. Employ effective lesson design by adjusting to students’ personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications. Benefits Full‑time employees enjoy a robust benefits package that includes: Health insurance (80% premium paid by the employer, up to 100% if both spouses work in the district). Dental, vision, and Group Life Insurance. Flexible spending and dependent care accounts. Maine Public Employee Pension and 403(b) retirement plan eligibility. 15 paid sick days per year. Tuition reimbursement. Application Process Applicants must complete the online application and submit a cover letter, résumé, copy of certification, transcripts, and three current letters of reference. Provide complete reference information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ServingSchools