Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lewiston Public Schools

Openings as of 4/3/2025

Substitute Food Service Worker

JobID: 441

Position Type:
  Food Service Workers/Food Service


Date Posted:
  9/4/2024


Location:
  Dingley- Central Office


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You MUST show proof of fingerprints when coming in for interview.
 
To apply, go to www.lewistonpublicschools.org Click on green job postings button on the right hand side of screen, click on the position you wish to apply for and follow instructions.
 
Lewiston Public Schools
Substitute Food Service Worker

Summary: 
 
• This is an entry-level position to fill in for other dining services positions.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Assist in maintaining high standard of nutrition for the school dining service program.
• Assist in preparing, cooking and serving the menu at school to which assigned.
• Responsible for following all established sanitation procedures.
• Assist in money and meal accountability.
• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service utensils.
• Responsible for correct equipment use and reporting of needed maintenance.
• Responsible for all other job-related duties as assigned.
 
Qualification Requirements:
 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or 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 general education degree (GED).
 
Language Skills:
 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with other employees and students.
 
Mathematical Skills:
 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
 
Reasoning Ability:
 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
 
• Ability to use a personal computer with database, spreadsheet and word-processing software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirement and School Committee policies.
 
Physical Demands:
 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Work Environment:
 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.





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Openings as of 4/3/2025

Driver / Delivery (Part Time) - District Wide

JobID: 3337

Position Type:
  General Government


Date Posted:
  3/12/2025


Location:
  Dingley- Central Office


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SUMMARY:  The delivery driver position primary responsibility is to assist with the movement of food through the district.  Coordinates the delivery of supplies from central storage locations to schools, maintains the food storage areas, and delivers prepared meals to locations through the district.

SALARY:  $19.18/hr - $21.11/hr
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
     
• Responsible for the sanitary transportation of meals to satellite schools.
• Receives and transports USDA commodities, food, and supplies to all schools.
• Accountable for accurate delivery, unloading, and maintaining storage of U.S.D.A. commodity shipments/Nutrition Program supplies.
• Performs daily pick-up of funds from all schools and transporting deposits to the designated location.
• Maintains USDA storerooms and freezers for the Nutrition Program.
• Provides general maintenance of delivery truck with assistance from the Maintenance team.
• Maintains, tests, and delivers grills to schools as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or 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 general education degree (GED).  Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:  
Must be proficient in the English language and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, SDS sheets, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
 
 
 
 
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to pass a district written and physical test.
Must have basic computer skills and the ability to access emails and other employee resources for the job.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies.
Must possess valid State of Maine driver’s license with a clean driving record.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms such as to operate vibrating machinery. The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.  The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
 
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cases.  Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds such as furniture and equipment. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors.  The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, sprays and non-household dust. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area.
 
 




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Openings as of 4/3/2025

Substitute Custodian

JobID: 440

Position Type:
  General Government/Custodian I


Date Posted:
  6/27/2024


Location:
  Dingley- Central Office


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You MUST show proof of fingerprints when coming in for interview.
 
To apply, please upload electronic copies of the following documents:
 
• resume
• 3 reference letters
• completed application
Salary: $16.57 per hr.
Summary: 
 
• Keeps the district's school buildings in a state of operating excellence.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Performs seasonal grounds work (snow, lawns)
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc in the building.
• Restocks disposable items and provides supervisor with inventory usage and data.
• Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Maintains building and grounds security in the building.
 
Qualification Requirements:
 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or 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 general education degree (GED).
• Prior experience in custodial work preferred
 
Language Skills:
 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with other employees and students.
 
Mathematical Skills:
 
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
 
Reasoning Ability:
 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies.
 
Physical Demands:
 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.
• The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb onto ladders.
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and merchandise from trucks.
• Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds, such as salt and bulk furniture.
• The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, and scrubbing machines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Work Environment:
 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. 
• The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment.
• The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays.
• The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.





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Openings as of 4/3/2025

Certification Specialist (Anticipated)

JobID: 3367

Position Type:
  Management/Hourly-Non-exempt


Date Posted:
  4/1/2025


Location:
  Dingley- Central Office


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SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the HR Director, collaborates with the Onboarding and Recruiting Specialist to ensure that all certified professional employees within the District hold and maintain all necessary certification(s) as required by the Department of Education, including criminal record history clearances and fingerprinting.  Prepares all annual Department of Education reporting and provides counseling and direction to staff regarding certification requirements.  Manages and produces Personnel Agenda for School Board approval and handles all processes of grant funding and professional development reimbursement programs. Also, assesses previous employment experience and education to set starting salary and hourly pay wages for newly hired staff according to Collective Bargaining Agreement guidelines.  Serves as a confidential assistant for all Human Resource functions. 
 
 
Salary: 24.87 - 32.29/hour
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
 
 
 
• Works with Department of Education to verify certification for all LPS staff who require specialized certification to perform their job duties;

• Analyzes and maintains records of all certifications held and applied for with DOE; 

• Advises staff on certification requirements for various jobs and advises on DOE expectations and/or exceptions;

• Processes requests for waivers;

• Meets regularly with Teacher Mentor’s regarding certification statuses and troubleshoots certification issues;

• Processes all DOE required certification reporting (i.e. MEDMS and NEO) in a timely and accurate manner as this directly affects funding sources for the District;

• Accurately maintains all NEO staff entries;

• Ensures transfer of certification information into appropriate LPS software platform for tracking and reporting;

• Processes all initial nomination forms to ensure proper certification/licensure is held or obtained by nominee and advises on how to address if this is not the case, placing nominations on hold as necessary;

• Processes reimbursement and grant funding requests for professional development courses, maintaining accurate records and support documents;

• Assess all new hire resumes and applications to determine proper placement in the appropriate salary scale as dictated by the pertinent Collective Bargaining Agreement;

• Maintains current knowledge of state and federal employment law;

• Maintains confidential files including all district employee personnel and medical files;

• Updates employee files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other use;

• Compiles data from personnel records and prepares reports as assigned;

• Assists with compensation and records data for use in payroll processing;

• Responds to inquiries from employees via all channels of communication and applies sound judgment to escalating an inquiry as indicated; 

• Assists other members of the department as needed;

• Maintains confidentiality.
 
 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
 
None, but may assist in providing direction to Teacher Mentor’s in regard to Certification Processes and Requirements. 
 
 
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
 
Human Resources experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of college level education and experience or as determined by the Lewiston School Committee. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
 
Experience with Frontline and/or Munis desirable. 
 
Strong understanding of Department of Education certification requirements and all exceptions, such as waivers and emergency certification processes required.
 
 
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as certification guidelines, policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to provide explanation and direction and speak effectively with employees.
 
 
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute hourly, daily and annual contractual rates and benefits.
 
 
 
REASONING ABILITY:
 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
 
 
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
 
Performs HR tasks requiring independent judgment and function in confidential settings. 
 
Ability to use a personal computer with database, email, spreadsheet and document software.  Knowledge of or ability to learn personnel legal terminology.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.  Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and policies.
 
 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
 
 
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.





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Workers Compensation and Substitute Coordinator (Anticipated)

JobID: 3368

Position Type:
  Management/Hourly-Non-exempt


Date Posted:
  4/1/2025


Location:
  Dingley- Central Office


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SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the HR Director, manages the substitute teacher pool, as well as provide all oversight for the Worker’s Compensation Program for Lewiston Public Schools . Serves as confidential assistant for all Human Resource functions.

Salary range: $23.80 - $30.90/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
• Maintains all Workers’ Compensation files in an orderly and current manner.
• Processes all Workers’ Compensation claims promptly.
• Schedules appointments for medical referrals and tracks on-going care, as required.
• Manage communication with Workers’ Compensation insurance providers.
• Work with Administrator’s and Supervisor’s to identify and remedy causes for accident claims.
• Manage return to work plans for those on Worker’s Compensation.
• Source and recruit talent for substitute teacher pool.
• Manage all aspects of hiring and onboarding for substitute teachers.
• Schedule substitutes as needed for district schools, appointing long-term substitute roles as necessary.
• Manages the District-wide earned leave monthly accrual process.
• Responds to inquiries from employees via all channels of communication and applies sound judgement to escalating an inquiry as indicated.
• Assists other members of the department as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of substitute teachers in collaboration with the Assistant Human Resources Director and other school Administrators.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Human Resources experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of college level education and experience or as determined by the Lewiston School Committee.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute hourly, daily and annual contractual rates
and benefits.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
• Performs HR tasks requiring independent judgment and function in confidential settings.
• Ability to use a personal computer with database, email, spreadsheet and document software.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn personnel legal terminology. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.




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Senior Accountant and Business Office Manager

JobID: 3304

Position Type:
  Management/Salary- Exempt Management


Date Posted:
  2/6/2025


Location:
  Dingley- Central Office


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SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Controller, the Senior Accountant/Business Office Manager is responsible for the overall accounting system of the school department, and assists with oversight of all aspects of the Business Office, including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing and more.
 
 
Salary:  SME-14 in Personnel Policies ($68,920 - 82,270) salary commensurate with experience and consideration given for extensive expereince

Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; tuition reimbursement and more!
 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned.
 
• Performs account reconciliations of all benefit and other balance sheet accounts.

• Maintains all benefit liability accounts and drafts required journal entries to remedy reconciliation problems.

• Creates and maintains general ledger accounts in district accounting software.

• Assists the Controller with the annual audit process.

• Assists the Controller with the annual budget process.

• Processes financial uploads to state accounting system and makes corrections as needed

• Creates and maintains user permissions in district accounting software as needed.

• Prepares and processes journal entries as needed.

• Is fully knowledgeable and able to provide guidance and assistance in all aspects of the Business Office, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant management, student activity fund oversight and purchase card processing.

• Provides assistance and training on use of district accounting software to end users

• Tracks all prepaid expenditures, including grant funds

• Reviews and approves all travel reimbursement requests

• Reviews accounts payable batches for compliance and accuracy

• Serves as primary backup for Accounts Payable & Purchase Card processing

• Reviews debt service payments for accuracy and alignment to budget

• Maintains list of capital assets

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
 
Supervises Staff/Grant Accountants and Business Office Generalist.
 
Supervises other Business Office staff and processes when Controller is absent or unavailable.
 
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
 
Accounting and School Finance experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of college level education and experience or as determined by the Lewiston School Committee.  Bachelor’s Degree preferred. General ledger expertise required.
 
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively with employees.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute hourly, daily and annual contractual rates and benefits.
 
REASONING ABILITY:
 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
 
Business Office tasks requiring independent judgment and function in confidential settings.  Ability to use a personal computer with database, email, spreadsheet, presentation, forms and document software.  Knowledge of or ability to learn personnel legal terminology.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.  Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and policies.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.





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Substitute Educational Technician

JobID: 438

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Educational Technician


Date Posted:
  6/27/2024


Location:
  Dingley- Central Office


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PLEASE NOTE:  You must upload and/or complete ALL documents requested before being scheduled for an interview.
Salary Range: $112/day
 
To apply, go to www.lewistonpublicschools.org Click on green job postings button on the left hand side of screen, click on the position you wish to apply for and follow instructions.
 
• Resume
• Application
• Two letters of reference
• Transcripts/Diploma
• Maine certification (if any)
• Written explanation for answering YES to any of the background section questions (if any)
 
Lewiston Public Schools
Substitute Teacher

Summary: 
 
• Performs regular teacher's class plan while the teacher is out.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent.
• Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent.
• Prepares lesson plans with assistance, as directed by an administrator, when lesson plans are not available in the classroom.
• Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent.
• Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
 
• Supervises students and oversees paraprofessional for instruction purposes.
 
Qualification Requirements:
 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education and/or Experience:
 
• prefer a minimum of 60 college credits
 
Language Skills:
 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
 
Mathematical Skills:
 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
 
Reasoning Ability:
 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
 
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. 
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
 
Physical Demands:
 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regular required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee will occasionally sit and walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to 10 pounds, such as a TV/DVD cart.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally meets multiple demands from several people.
 
Work Environment:
 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work is performed indoors.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.





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Substitute Teacher

JobID: 437

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  6/27/2024


Location:
  Dingley- Central Office


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PLEASE NOTE:  You must upload and/or complete ALL documents requested before being scheduled for an interview.
 
Salary Range: $125/day
 
To apply, go to www.lewistonpublicschools.org Click on green job postings button on the left hand side of screen, click on the position you wish to apply for and follow instructions.
 
• Resume
• Application
• Two letters of reference
• Transcripts/Diploma
• Maine certification (if any)
• Written explanation for answering YES to any of the background section questions (if any)
 
Lewiston Public Schools
Substitute Teacher

Summary: 
 
• Performs regular teacher's class plan while the teacher is out.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent.
• Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent.
• Prepares lesson plans with assistance, as directed by an administrator, when lesson plans are not available in the classroom.
• Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent.
• Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
 
• Supervises students and oversees paraprofessional for instruction purposes.
 
Qualification Requirements:
 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education and/or Experience:
 
• prefer a minimum of 60 college credits
 
Language Skills:
 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
 
Mathematical Skills:
 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
 
Reasoning Ability:
 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
 
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. 
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
 
Physical Demands:
 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regular required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee will occasionally sit and walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to 10 pounds, such as a TV/DVD cart.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally meets multiple demands from several people.
 
Work Environment:
 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work is performed indoors.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.





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Substitute School Nurse

JobID: 442

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  6/27/2024


Location:
  Dingley- Central Office


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To Apply: www.lewistonpublicschools.org
 
• Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Gaps in employment
• Maine Certification
 
Internal Candidates, please provide a letter of interest and a resume.
 
Salary: $156/day
 
SUMMARY:  Assesses students requiring the direct services of a registered nurse.  Prepares health care plans for involved students and supervises the implementation of required health care procedures.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
 
Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
 
Instructs teachers on screening students for health defects
 
 Administers medication and treatment prescribed by physicians
 
Conducts parent conferences and maintains liaison between physicians, parents and staff.
 
Makes recommendations to primary care physician on health needs of individual students.
 
Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students requiring nursing intervention.
 
Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on student health matters.
 
Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
 
Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
 
Implements board policy on exclusion and re admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases
 
Conducts training for students related to handicap, health and hygiene.
 
Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
 
Prepares statistical reports as required by Dept. of Education, Department of Human Services and Superintendent.
 
Helps in the formation of school health policies, goals and objectives
 
Prepares a budget for school health needs.
 
Serves on the Pupil Evaluation Team when student health problems are involved.
 
Arranges for the exclusion of students in connection with possible infestations and contagious diseases.
 
Monitors current immunization level of all students as required by Maine law.
 
Takes part in the health aspect of kindergarten registration
 
Manages the school health services under the direction of the Superintendent and Principal, in compliance with school district policy.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
 
Functions in accordance with the Standards of Professional School Nursing Practice, the Nurse Practice Act, and Federal and State statutes that impact school nursing practice.
 
Provides information to the School Committee and school administrators as they develop school health policies and procedures.
 
Provides health-related training to school personnel.
 
Provides preventive health services to students including health education, screening, consultation and referrals.
 
Provides nursing assessments and nursing diagnoses and develops plans of care for students needing health and nursing interventions.
 
Implements interventions within the plan of care directly, through delegation, or through the provision of oversight and coordination to other responsible staff based on consideration of health, safety, and welfare of the student.
 
Coordinates in-school health care with the student’s primary care physician, the school-based health center, and other providers/staff as necessary and appropriate.
 
 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
 
Bachelor's or associate's degree in nursing.  Experience with handicapped children.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
 
License from the State of  Maine to practice as a Registered Nurse and proper Department of Education certification.





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