BRANCHES/OWL Alternative Ed Teacher - Next STEP at LMS

BRANCHES/OWL Alternative Ed Teacher - Next STEP at LMS JobID: 3798 Position Type: Certified Professionals/Middle School TeacherDate Posted: 6/3/2026Location: Longley High School Additional Information: Show/HideMiddle School Humanities Teacher Branches/OWL ProgramOct 2, 2026Lewiston Public Schools Job TitleHigh School Humanities Teacher Next STEP ProgramDepartmentSecondary Education Next STEP (in partnership with Tree Street Youth)Reports ToNext STEP Program Director / Building PrincipalApproved ByJ. Langlais, SuperintendentEffective Date10/2/2026StatusFull-time, salariedSalary Range$45,518.26 $85,857.57 annually Position SummaryNext STEP is a collaborative 712 academic program grounded in the values and missions of Tree Street Youth and Lewiston Public Schools. Students and staff co-create a dynamic learning environment that meets high expectations within a culture of mutual respect, honoring each person's identity, life experiences, and aspirations.Next STEP High School Humanities Teachers join a highly collaborative, innovative, and passionate teaching team focused on designing and delivering curriculum with students.Essential Requirement: AvailabilityThe employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference.Next STEP depends on a close-knit team and on trusting relationships with students. Regular, predictable attendance is therefore required, along with availability to students and families outside the instructional day as needed.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOther duties may be assigned.Teaching and curriculumTeach standards-based humanities curriculum (English and social studies), and other subjects as needed, to high school students.Create projects that involve real-world problem solving, engage community partners, and inspire students to take ownership of their learning.Plan a program of study that meets students' individual needs, interests, and abilities.Set clear objectives for every lesson, unit, and project, communicate them to students, and guide learning toward curriculum goals.Meet and instruct assigned classes at the locations and times designed by the team.Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.Classroom cultureCreate a classroom that supports learning and honors students' identities, lived experiences, and social-emotional needs.Foster a restorative classroom climate, upholding high standards for behavior while giving students opportunities to repair harm when it occurs.Teamwork and relationshipsCollaborate on a team that includes teachers, ed techs, community-based organization (CBO) partners, and students.Build caring relationships with students and families.Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises the classroom, students, and volunteers, with assistance, advice, and support from administration.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and certificationBachelor's degreeMaine teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement, such as English Language Arts (712) or Social Studies (712), [or eligibility for a conditional certificate]Candidates who qualify will be supported in earning full certification over three yearsCompleted criminal history record check (fingerprinting), as required by Maine lawAvailable and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools scheduleLanguage skillsRead, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.Write reports, correspondence, and curriculum materials.Present information effectively and respond to questions from students, families, colleagues, community partners, and the public.Mathematical skillsApply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Interpret assessment data to plan instruction.Reasoning abilitySolve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists.Interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Other skills and abilitiesApply current research and theory, including project-based and restorative practices, to the instructional program.Plan and teach lessons based on district and school objectives and students' needs and abilities.Build and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.Communicate skillfully, both orally and in writing.Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $45,518.26 to $85,857.57 annually, with placement on the teacher salary schedule based on education and experience. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package:Health insurance, with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employerDental, vision, and life insuranceShort- and long-term disability insuranceFlexible spending and dependent care accountsMaine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), plus 403(b) and 457 plans15 paid sick days per yearTuition reimbursement and morePhysical Requirements and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands below are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.Frequently stand, talk, and hear; sometimes walk and sit.Occasionally bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.Occasionally push or lift up to 25 pounds, such as boxes of books and media carts.Travel to community partner sites and field locations as part of project-based learning.Use close vision, such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students, and regularly meets multiple demands from several people while interacting with the public, community partners, and other staff. The noise level is moderate to loud.ADA StatementThe information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.Equal Employment OpportunityLewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Federal Nondiscrimination NoticeLewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.