Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Full Time, 1.0 FTE) - Moore Middle

Job Description

ABOUT MOORE & PPS: Lyman Moore Middle School is one of three middle schools serving the diverse and amazing student population in Portland. At Moore we believe that each individual brings skills, talents, and gifts to our community. When we learn to put these skills, talents, and gifts together we are able to accomplish more as a community. So, you are Moore, and we are MOORE TOGETHER.

Located two hours north of Boston, Portland is a progressive and vibrant community where the possibilities for living an active, balanced and engaged life is at your fingertips. Portland Public Schools is a cornerstone of our community. We are the largest public school district in Maine and the most diverse district in northern New England with more than 60 world languages spoken by our students and families.

This is an exciting time to join the Portland Public Schools. The district is deep into the implementation of the Portland Promise, with a focus on the Equity goal, which calls on all educators to be vigilant about supporting each student's individual path to achieving high standards, and rooting out systemic or ongoing inequities. At this moment in time--perhaps more than ever before--students and families require robust social, emotional, and behavioral supports, and advocacy to reduce barriers and improve educational outcomes.

ESSENTIALS RESPONSIBILITES:

Under direction of the school Principal:

• Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students
  
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student
  
• Supervises students in a variety of school related settings
  
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes
  
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community
  
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
  
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
  
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
  
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process.
  
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
  
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
  
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info).
  
• One of the following Maine State Teacher Certificates (more info):
  • General Elementary 020 (K-8 only)
    
  • Middle Level Social Studies 200 (5-8) or Secondary Social Studies 200 (6-12)

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Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Maine's largest school system has 10 elementary schools, three middle schools
and four high schools serving nearly 7,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12
and about 4,700 adult learners.

The district takes full advantage of its location in a vibrant city with a thriving arts life. Schools draw on the resources offered by museums, theaters, local businesses and the city's colleges and universities.

Portland has a highly trained teaching staff. Many teachers hold advanced degrees. All of the district's teachers continue their education by pursuing professional development activities on a regular basis.

The district provides technology to support instruction, including laptops for each student in grades seven through 12 and wireless access at all schools.

Volunteers, parent-teacher organizations and businesses donate generously of their time and money to the district - an estimated 100,000 hours per year.

Graduates of the Portland Public Schools attend the country's top colleges and universities. See www.portlandschools.org for colleges attended by recent graduates.

The Portland Public Schools gives parents an array of program choices. The district as one of the first in the country to offer project-based Expeditionary Learning from kindergarten through 12th grade.

High school students have access to one of the broadest selections of Advanced Placement courses in Maine. Qualified high school students may take up to two college courses with tuition paid by the state. A regional arts and technology high school provides hands-on courses in growth fields such as health care, robotics and "green" construction.

More than 60 languages are spoken by students attending the Portland Public Schools. Multilingual students represent about a quarter of the district's enrollment. The district's diversity prepares all students for their roles as world citizens.

Portland residents can pursue lifelong learning and professional success through the academic, jobs skills and enrichment courses offered by Portland Adult Education.

Most of Portland's middle and high school students participate actively in co-curricular activities such as athletics, drama, music and service clubs. Portland students regularly excel in academic and athletic competitions at the regional, state and even national level.

See a list of recent honors, awards and recognition for the Portland Public Schools at: www.portlandschools.org. Join Portland ME Public Schools on Facebook. A focus on service learning-- connecting the schools to the wider community-results in students undertaking many projects that benefit greater Portland.