Long term Sub for Social Studies Teacher - MSAD 17 Oxford Hills School District

Starting December 2, 2024
Long-term Substitute Social StudiesTeacher
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
South Paris, ME
Application Deadline: when position is filled

OHCHS is seeking a talented substitute teacher who will engage students in teaching social studies mostly in
grade ten World History. This position begins as soon as a viable candidate is hired and is anticipated to
continue through the end of the school year.

OUR MISSION
The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all
students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible,
and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

OXFORD HILLS REGION
The Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17) comprises the towns of Norway, South Paris, West Paris,
Oxford, Waterford, Harrison, Hebron and Otisfield. MSAD 17 shares vocational resources and accepts
students in its Oxford Hills Technical School programs from the RSU10 School District towns of Buckfield,
Hartford and Sumner. Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is located within the Oxford Hills
Comprehensive High School.

The Oxford Hills offer a variety of outdoor resources for anyone wishing to enjoy the region, whatever the
season. The area boasts more than ten lakes and ponds for outdoor recreation, a land trust with hundreds of
acres for skiing, snowshoeing, and is in close proximity to several downhill skiing areas! Community support
for Oxford Hills athletics and extracurricular activities is very strong and represents the robust regional
commitment to the students and schools within the district.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Candidates must have a background in either History or a social studies content area, education, or working
with teens, go through the appropriate background check and fingerprinting to work in a school setting, and
collaborate with members of the English department. Pay is at a long-term substitute rate of $250 per day.
Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. 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;
4. 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:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a “new basics” for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
4. 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, résumé, copy of certification, transcipts 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.