Job Title:  High School English Teacher 2026-27

Date Available:  August 2026

Description:  Scarborough High School is looking for a dynamic and energetic English Teacher to join it's twelve member department.  SHS has a block schedule with 75 minute classes (four blocks per day) with two classes plus a duty on one day, three classes on the other.  In addition, there is an academic support period of 35 minutes every day with an Advisory program held during that time twice a month.

The ideal candidate will be a learner and collaborator who will work with colleagues to review and revise curriculum and assessments, and who consistently designs and delivers effective and dynamic instruction. The candidate will also be knowledgeable about state and national English standards and have a deep understanding of best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. Faculty and department meetings occur monthly, and participation in IEP and 504 meetings is required.  

Qualifications:  

• Maine DOE Teacher Certification for Secondary English (7-12)  
• CHRC
• Prior high school experience preferred.

Application Instructions  Scarborough Public Schools does not accept paper applications or supporting materials or from online recruiting sites. All applications and supporting materials are to be completed via AppliTrack at www.applitrack.com/scarborough/onlineapp

Maine Department of Education Certification Information can be obtained online at the department's website at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert.

Maine State Law requires ALL school employees to be fingerprinted and pass a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). A copy of your CHRC MUST be uploaded as part of your application to be considered. For more information about Maine's Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) requirements, please see the Maine Department of Education website at http://maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html

Application Deadline: When a suitable candidate is found.

About Scarborough Public Schools
Located on the scenic coast of Southern Maine, six miles southwest of Portland, Scarborough Public Schools provide services to students from kindergarten to adult education practicing its philosophy of offering quality education for all eligible members of the community. Students learn in a positive atmosphere where dedicated educators strive to meet individual student needs throughout the school year and beyond.

Scarborough Public Schools are committed to all students becoming college, career, and civic ready through student-centered learning.  Using our Student Centered Learning focus, decisions in planning instruction and in the continuous improvement of our schools are made with students' needs and interests as our primary consideration.

For more information on Scarborough Public Schools, please see our website at www.scarboroughschools.org