Support Resources for Substitutes, Mentors, and Supervisors

Support Tools for Educator Roles

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The University of Maine at Farmington provides a range of resources to support substitutes, mentors, and supervisors who play vital roles in teacher preparation and student success. These materials offer guidance, tools, and best practices to help educators foster effective teaching, professional collaboration, and positive learning environments.

UMF’s resources are designed to strengthen communication, promote reflective practice, and ensure consistent support for teacher candidates in the field. Whether mentoring future educators, supervising classroom experiences, or providing substitute coverage, these supports help maintain UMF’s commitment to excellence in education and professional growth.

Substitute Teaching School District Contact Information

Augusta Public Schools

Employment

Substitute Application Form

Email: nicole.stonier@augustaschools.org

RSU 54/MSAD 54: Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, Norridgewock, Skowhegan, and Smithfield

K-12 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS/ED TECHS | RSU/MSAD 54

Link to online application can be found here: https://www.msad54.org/sites/default/files/applicationform-substitute.pdf

RSU2: Dresden, Farmingdale, Hallowell, Monmouth, and Richmond.

RSU4: Litchfield, Sabattus, Wales

Employment Information – Regional School District Unit #4

RSU 9: Chesterville, Farmington, Industry, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Starks, Temple, Vienna, Weld, and Wilton
RSU 10 Western Foothills: Rumford, Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner, Mexico.

Application form and subbing info at:HUMAN RESOURCES | RSU 10 Western Foothills

RSU11/MSAD11: Gardiner · Pittston · Randolph · West Gardiner

MSAD #11 – Frontline Recruitment

RSU16: Mechanic Fall, Minot & Poland
RSU17/ MSAD 17 Oxford Hills School District. West Paris, South Paris, Otisfield, Norway, Harrison, Hebron, Oxford, Waterford.

MSAD 17 Job Opportunities

RSU 18: Oakland, Belgrade, China, Sidney

Employment Opportunities – RSU 18 District

RSU38 Maranacook Area Schools. Readfield, Mt. Vernon, Manchester, Wayne

EMPLOYMENT | Maranacook Area Schools/RSU #38

MSAD52: Turner, Greene, Leeds

Employment – Maine School Administrative District #52

MSAD 58: Phillips, Avon, Kingfield, Strong, Madrid, SalemTownship, Freeman Township, Eustis, Carrabassett Valley, Highland Plantation, and Coplin Plantation.

Employment – MSAD 58

 

S A D 59 Madison

Business Office – Employment – Staff :: Madison Area Memorial High School

RSU73 Spruce Mountain: Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls

Spruce Mountain Job Opportunities

RSU 74: Anson, Embden, New Portland & Solon

Please contact the Superintendent of Schools Secretary: Linda Durland, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, RSU #74, North Anson, ME, 207-635-2727 Ext. 1, 207-635-3599 Fax She will provide information about how to fill out a substitute application.

Auburn Schools

Substitutes Needed! – Auburn School Department

Brunswick Schools

Employment Opportunities | Brunswick School Department

Lewiston Schools

Lewiston Public Schools – Employment Application

Waterville Schools

Waterville Public Schools – Jobs

Winslow Public Schools

Winslow Public Schools – Employment

Mentor Resources

Thank you for serving as a mentor to University of Maine at Farmington teacher candidates. Your guidance provides invaluable opportunities for students to grow as emerging professionals and supports UMF’s long-standing commitment to excellence in education. Our partnership with schools across Maine helps prepare future teachers through meaningful, hands-on experiences that reflect our vision for personalized, 21st-century learning. We deeply appreciate your dedication and hope you find mentoring both rewarding and impactful. Resources and contact information are available to support you throughout this important role.

Please feel free to contact our office at any time. Director of Field Services: Noel Wilson 778-7171 noel.wilson@maine.edu (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access our online forms.)
Mission Statement for Teacher Education

Mentor Teacher Resources

Mentoring

Mentor Teacher Qualifications
Mentor Qualities, Responsibilities & Actions
Strategies for Effective Mentoring

The Standards

Common Core Teaching Standards (Maine 2012)
ISTE Standards for Educators – updated 2017
ISTE Standards for Students – updated 2016
UMF Teacher Candidate Diversity Expectations
Model Code of Ethics for Educators

Lesson Planning

Lesson Plan Template
Lesson Plan Explained
UMF Unit-Wide Lesson Plan Rubric
Lesson Plan Supporting Materials 1
Lesson Plan Supporting Materials 2

Resources

Assistive Technology Collection – Spenciner Curriculum Materials Center

Student Teaching

Process

Collaborative Model for Student Teaching – Overview & Model
Placement of Student Teachers Process
UMF Student Teaching Handbook

Assessment/Evaluation & Student Learning and Licensure (SL&L)

Student Teaching Mentor SL&L How To Guide

Uploading Files and URLs into SL&L

Two Week Progress Report
Goal Setting Format
Conversation Guide
Teacher Candidate Dispositions and Professional Expectations: In Field Setting
Essential Areas of Teaching
Letter of Reference Instructions for Mentor Teachers
Standards Portfolio Evaluation/CCTS Rationale Rubric

Observation

Classroom Management Observation Checklist

Practicum/Adv. Practicum & Student Learning and Licensure (SL&L)

Assessment/Evaluation

Practicum and Advanced Practicum Mentor SL&L How To Guide

Uploading Files and URLs into SL&L

Teacher Candidate Dispositions and Professional Expectations: In Field Setting
Informal Observation
Formal Observation
Practicum Mentor Final Assessment
Advanced Practicum Essential Areas of Teaching

Supervisor Resources for Field Services at UMF

The University of Maine at Farmington’s Field Services Office provides supervisors with essential resources to support and guide teacher candidates in their field placements. These tools are designed to enhance supervision practices, promote clear communication, and ensure consistent, high-quality experiences for future educators. Supervisors play a vital role in mentoring candidates, assessing their progress, and fostering reflective, professional growth throughout their journey toward becoming effective teachers.
Student Teaching Handbook

Supervisor Resources

The Standards

Common Core Teaching Standards (Maine 2012)
ISTE Standards for Educators – updated 2017
ISTE Standards for Students – updated 2016
UMF Teacher Candidate Diversity Expectations
Model Code of Ethics for Educators

Major Student Teaching Assignments
(for more information see Student Teaching Handbook)

Contextual Factors Analysis Assignment
Contextual Factors Analysis Rubric
Teacher Work Sample Assignment
Video Assignment and Rubric
Goal Setting Format
Conversation Guide
Standards Portfolio Description and Purpose
Student Teaching Assignment Grid

Lesson Planning

Lesson Plan Template
Lesson Plan Explained
UMF Unit-Wide Lesson Plan Rubric
Lesson Plan Supporting Materials 1
Lesson Plan Supporting Materials 2
Student Teacher Lesson Reflection

Student Teaching Assessment/Evaluation

Two Week Progress Report
Teacher Candidate Dispositions and Professional Expectations: In Field Setting
Essential Areas of Teaching
Standards Portfolio Evaluation/CCTS Rationale Rubric

Panorama Survey of Classroom Students

  1. K-2 Picture Response
  2. K-2 Word Response
  3. Grades 3-5
  4. Grades 6-12
  5. Case Study K-2 – use this instead of I or II for Case Study
Required Classroom Observation Forms

Classroom Management Observation Checklist
Classroom Observation of Essential Areas (PDF)
Classroom Observation of Essential Areas Fillable Form (Fillable Form – download and save before completing)
Video Assignment and Rubric

*Note:  All student teachers will be observed with feedback using the iObservation teacher evaluation system.  Additionally, for their 5th required observation, supervisors may choose the form/format that best fits candidate’s needs.

Archived Observation Forms

Scripting Form
Scripting Form with Standards
Classroom Management Action Plan
CCTS Lesson Observation Form – Brief
Positives-Think About Observation Form
Motivational Techniques & Tricks
Lesson Observation Feedback Form

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