Job Description
Job Description
TITLE: Spanish Immersion Teacher - Lyseth Elementary
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Portland Public Schools is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, creative Immersion Teacher for our Elementary Spanish Immersion Program. The successful candidate must possess native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and have experience and credentials as an elementary teacher. Our immersion program is such that classroom teachers provide instruction in Spanish for the majority of the day and this teacher will need to feel comfortable with and be able to deliver an English literacy block with a curriculum for a minimum of 60 minutes a day. This teacher will teach math completely in Spanish and work to support students in acquiring and speaking in Spanish for the majority of their day.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
ABOUT LYSETH:
At Harrison Lyseth Elementary in Portland, ME, we work collaboratively to ensure all students feel a strong sense of belonging and are engaged in grade-level learning every day. Special Education teachers are integral to this work, providing both co-teaching support and small group instruction using structured literacy approaches, including Orton-Gillingham through IMSE, with ongoing coaching and support.
We are committed to explicit, systematic literacy instruction in K2 and use EL Education curriculum across K5, alongside Illustrative Mathematics to promote inquiry and engagement. Data-driven instruction, professional collaboration, and coaching are central to our practice, supported by literacy and math coaches and a Special Education Coordinator.
Our school is grounded in a commitment to equity and anti-racist practices. We center restorative approaches, value multilingual learners as assets, and engage in ongoing reflection and dialogue around identity and bias. As part of Portland Public Schools, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff, offering strong opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and leadership development.
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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, sexual orientation, marital/civil union 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, as well as 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.
TITLE: Spanish Immersion Teacher - Lyseth Elementary
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Portland Public Schools is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, creative Immersion Teacher for our Elementary Spanish Immersion Program. The successful candidate must possess native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and have experience and credentials as an elementary teacher. Our immersion program is such that classroom teachers provide instruction in Spanish for the majority of the day and this teacher will need to feel comfortable with and be able to deliver an English literacy block with a curriculum for a minimum of 60 minutes a day. This teacher will teach math completely in Spanish and work to support students in acquiring and speaking in Spanish for the majority of their day.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate at a deep level professionally and develop and implement lessons, curricula, and assessments
- Familiarity with elementary curricula and assessments highly desirable
- Evidence of successful experiences with children in primary grades, including differentiation of instruction and strong student and parent relationships
- Ability to communicate well with parents, staff and teachers in the school
- Skill in working as a member of a cohesive team committed to building and promoting the district's Spanish immersion program
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience teaching in language immersion programs, bilingual education programs, or other sheltered instruction contexts is preferred
- Elementary certification required
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
- Maine State teacher certificate with endorsement 020 (K-8) or 029 (K-3) (more info)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
- Schedule: School year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Assignment: Permanent
- Overtime: Exempt position, not eligible for overtime
- Contract: Part of the PEA union (see 2025-2028 CBA here)
- Salary: Based on education and experience per CBA
- Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here
ABOUT LYSETH:
At Harrison Lyseth Elementary in Portland, ME, we work collaboratively to ensure all students feel a strong sense of belonging and are engaged in grade-level learning every day. Special Education teachers are integral to this work, providing both co-teaching support and small group instruction using structured literacy approaches, including Orton-Gillingham through IMSE, with ongoing coaching and support.
We are committed to explicit, systematic literacy instruction in K2 and use EL Education curriculum across K5, alongside Illustrative Mathematics to promote inquiry and engagement. Data-driven instruction, professional collaboration, and coaching are central to our practice, supported by literacy and math coaches and a Special Education Coordinator.
Our school is grounded in a commitment to equity and anti-racist practices. We center restorative approaches, value multilingual learners as assets, and engage in ongoing reflection and dialogue around identity and bias. As part of Portland Public Schools, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff, offering strong opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and leadership development.
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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, sexual orientation, marital/civil union 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, as well as 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.
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