Westbrook Middle School s looking to add Designated Building Substitutes ("Bench Subs") to its team for the 2025-2026 school year.
A Designated Building Substitute reports to WMS daily to fill various open positions throughout the building. They must commit to working 90 or more school days at the same school during the year and would be guaranteed work every day. They will be available to substitute in any open position on a daily basis. They get to know all of the students and staff in this role, which makes for a more effective and enjoyable experience when covering classrooms. They would be paid at the highest level on the substitute scale, according to their level of education and certification. CHRC (Maine DoE fingerprinting) is required, teaching certification preferred. This position is not a contract or benefits eligible position. Ideal candidates will be collaborative, positive, flexible, and fun!
Westbrook Middle School is a dynamic, rapidly growing, multicultural school community for grades 5-8 in southern Maine. With 800 students and 100 staff, WMS is a busy environment that encourages all students and staff to thrive. Approximately ? of our students have disabilities and another ? are developing English proficiency. Over 28 languages are spoken in our students’ homes. Built in 2009 and expanded in 2019, WMS is an exceptional facility with considerable technical operations. The Westbrook Performing Arts Center, a professional theater that hosts performances and events year-round, is part of WMS.
Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity-focused school district. Our students are provided with a variety of opportunities to thrive in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!
To Apply
Visit the Employment page of our website, www.westbrookschools.org, to be directed to Frontline. All candidates must complete the online application and upload the following documents: resume, transcripts, proof of certification, licensure, CHRC, and three current letters of reference. The position will be posted until an ideal candidate is found.