The posting
Elementary Teacher (PreK–6)
Lewiston Public Schools
Job Title
Elementary Teacher (PreK–6)
Department
Elementary Education
Reports To
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
The Elementary Teacher creates a flexible elementary program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher builds effective rapport with students and motivates them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that provide a strong foundation for their elementary education, in keeping with each student's abilities. The teacher also builds positive relationships with parents and colleagues.
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.
Students depend on a consistent classroom teacher every school day. Regular, predictable attendance is therefore required, along with scheduled professional development, parent conferences, and school events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction that adapts the curriculum to each student's needs.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that create an effective learning atmosphere.
Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and help develop strategies for IEPs and other support plans, working with district specialists as appropriate.
Assess and evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and provide progress reports as requested.
Communicate regularly with parents through newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, and other means.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
Plan and coordinate the work of ed techs and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
Create an engaging learning environment through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the classroom, students, and volunteers, and directs the classroom work of ed techs, 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
Valid Maine teaching certificate with the endorsement appropriate to the grade level (for example, Elementary K–8, or Early Childhood for PreK)
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 procedures.
Present information effectively and respond to questions from individuals and groups, including students, parents, and colleagues.
Mathematical skills
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Interpret assessment data and basic statistics 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 to the instructional program.
Plan and teach lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.
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.
Bend, kneel, and sit at floor level or in student-sized chairs, especially with younger students.
Occasionally push or lift up to 25 pounds, such as boxes of books and media carts.
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 and other staff. The noise level is moderate to loud. Work is performed indoors and occasionally outdoors, such as recess duty and field trips.
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.
