BRANCHES/OWL Alternative Ed Teacher - Next STEP at LMS

Middle School Humanities Teacher � Branches/OWL Program Oct 2, 2026 Lewiston Public Schools Job Title High School Humanities Teacher � Next STEP Program Department Secondary Education � Next STEP (in partnership with Tree Street Youth) Reports To Next STEP Program Director / Building Principal Approved By J. Langlais, Superintendent Effective Date 10/2/2026 Status Full-time, salaried Salary Range $45,518.

26 � $85,857.57 annually Position Summary Next STEP is a collaborative 7�12 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: Availability The 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 Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Teaching and curriculum Teach 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 culture Create 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 relationships Collaborate 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 Responsibilities Supervises the classroom, students, and volunteers, with assistance, advice, and support from administration.

Qualifications

To 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 certification Bachelor's degree Maine teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement, such as English Language Arts (7�12) or Social Studies (7�12), [or eligibility for a conditional certificate] Candidates who qualify will be supported in earning full certification over three years Completed criminal history record check (fingerprinting), as required by Maine law Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule Language skills Read, 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 skills Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Interpret assessment data to plan instruction.

Reasoning ability Solve 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 abilities Apply 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 Benefits The 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 employer Dental, vision, and life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending and dependent care accounts Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), plus 403(b) and 457 plans 15 paid sick days per year Tuition reimbursement and more Physical Requirements and Work Environment The 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 Statement The 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 Opportunity Lewiston 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 Notice Lewiston 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.