Substitute Teacher/Ed Tech

Make a Difference Every Day: Substitute Teachers & Ed Techs Wanted!

Substitute Teacher & Substitute Educational Technician

Lewiston Public Schools

Job Title

Substitute Teacher / Substitute Educational Technician

Location

Lewiston Public Schools, Lewiston, ME

Reports To

Building Principal at assigned school (daily direction); Human Resources / Substitute Coordinator (supervision)

Approved By

J. Langlais, Superintendent

Effective Date

10/2/2026

Status

On-call, flexible schedule

Pay

$62.50 (half-day) – $225 (whole-day), depending on assignment (see pay rates below)

Position Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding role with real flexibility? Do you want to give back to the Lewiston community, support local students, and control your own schedule? Lewiston Public Schools needs you.

Substitute Teachers and Substitute Educational Technicians (Ed Techs) keep classrooms running smoothly and students learning when regular staff are away. This role is a great fit for aspiring educators, retired professionals, parents who want to match their children's school schedule, and community members who care about helping young people thrive.

Essential Requirement: Availability

Substitutes choose the days, grade levels, and schools that fit their schedule. Assignments are on school days, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule, and may be offered on short notice. Building and long-term substitutes work a set schedule for the length of the assignment. Reliable attendance on every day a substitute accepts is an essential function of the position.

Compensation and Perks

Assignment

Daily Rate

Substitute Teacher / Substitute Ed Tech

$125 per day, or $62.50 per half-day, plus bonus opportunities

Building Substitute

$175 per day, plus bonus opportunities

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

$220 or $225 per day, depending on degree

Perks include:

Flexibility: Choose the days, grade levels, and schools that fit your life.

Bonus opportunities: Earn extra pay for consistent or high-demand availability.

Earned Paid Leave (EPL): Accrue paid leave as you work, under Maine's earned paid leave law.

Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML): Coverage under Maine's paid family and medical leave program.

Community impact: Be a steady, supportive presence for Lewiston's students.

Substitute positions are not eligible for the full-time employee benefits package.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Deliver instruction: Carry out lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher with enthusiasm and care.

Support students: Provide individual or small-group help to students who need extra assistance, including following IEPs and behavior plans as directed.

Maintain the classroom: Keep the classroom organized, safe, positive, and focused on learning.

Supervise students: Oversee students throughout the day, including transitions, lunch, recess, and dismissal as assigned, following district standards and safety guidelines.

Communicate: Leave notes for the regular teacher on the day's work, attendance, and any concerns, and report safety or health issues to the office promptly.

Long-term assignments: Long-term substitute teachers also plan lessons, grade student work, and communicate with families as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 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/or experience

High school diploma or GED

A minimum of 60 college credits preferred

Long-term substitute teachers: bachelor's degree [and Maine teaching certification or eligibility, as required for the assignment]

Completed criminal history record check (CHRC), as required by Maine law for school employees, before starting work

Key Skills Required

Strong communication skills, empathy, patience, and quick problem-solving.

A positive attitude and the ability to build fast, meaningful connections with students and staff.

Ability to follow written plans and adapt to different schools, grade levels, and routines.

Ability to perform duties in line with district requirements and School Committee policies.

How to Apply

Please note: To be scheduled for an interview, you must upload and complete all requested documents through our application portal.

Visit www.lewistonpublicschools.org.

Click the Job Postings button on the [left / right] side of the screen.

Select the position you wish to apply for and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Application checklist

Current resume

Completed application

Two (2) letters of reference

Official transcripts or a copy of your diploma

Maine certification and/or CHRC approval, if you have them

Written explanation for any "Yes" answer to the background questions, if applicable

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.

Regularly stand, talk, and hear.

Occasionally sit, walk, and reach.

Occasionally move up to [10] pounds, such as a media cart.

Use close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work takes place in an indoor classroom setting. The noise level is usually moderate.

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.