Grade 5 Teacher - Montello Elementary School

Grade 5 Teacher - Montello Elementary School JobID: 3891 Position Type: Certified Professionals/Elementary School Teacher Date Posted: 7/14/2026 Location: Montello Elementary School (High-Needs School) Additional Information: Show/Hide SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Salary: $45,518.26 - $85,857.57 (SY26/27) Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 15 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans working with the assistance of district specialists as appropriate. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes. Plans and coordinates the work of ed. techs. and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips. Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work. Assesses and evaluates the accomplishments of students' academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records and provides progress reports as requested. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom and students and volunteers with assistance, advice and support from administration. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree. Valid Teaching Certificate. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with…