7 reading teacher jobs found in Portland

Job Description TITLE: Director of Secondary Special Education - Central Office POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Secondary Special Education oversees the planning and implementation of special education programs and services in middle and high schools. This role ensures inclusive education practices, providing support and expertise to promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all students. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise and support special education coordinators in collaboration with building administrators. Coordinate Student Support Teams to plan interventions for academic, social, and emotional concerns. Supervise the evaluation, identification, and placement of students referred for special education. Oversee implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and compliance with legal timelines. Supervise Section 504 accommodation implementation. Conduct professional development for special education staff. Conduct regular...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Coordinator (Part Time, 0.5 FTE) - Longfellow Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the supervision and guidance of the building Principal, the Special Education (SE) Coordinator supports the school's special education team in ensuring that all students requiring special education and related services receive appropriate instruction, programming, and support. This role directly supports Portland Public Schools' five-year strategic plan, which prioritizes building the capacity of schools to provide more effective instruction to students with disabilities across the continuum of services. The Coordinator's role also directly supports the district's on-going focus on improving students' academic and social emotional outcomes and promoting equity. The Coordinator is responsible for organizing and monitoring all SE programs and services in the school and will provide direct support to teachers and ed techs at the classroom level,...

Job Description TITLE: Early Childhood Services Coordinator POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Early Childhood Special Education, the Early Childhood Services Coordinator serves as the primary point person for coaching, problem-solving, and day-to-day support within Early Childhood Special Education classrooms for children ages 35 across Portland Public Schools (PPS) and community-based partner programs participating in the district's mixed delivery early childhood system. The Coordinator is the first line of support for educators and building leaders, providing timely, responsive guidance when students or staff experience challenges, and ensuring that concerns are addressed proactively, consistently, and in alignment with best practice. As Portland Public Schools transitions responsibility for providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 35 from Child Development Services (CDS), the Early Childhood Services...

Job Description TITLE: Assistant Principal - Deering High School POSITION OVERVIEW: Deering High School seeks an Assistant Principal to help lead a positive, inclusive, and academic-focused school community. Under the guidance of the Principal and aligned with the District strategic priorities, the Assistant Principal supports a culture of equity, academic excellence, and student well-being. Among your partners in this work will be the Principal, Culture Coaches, and a team of teachers serving in departmental leadership roles. Deering has a successful history of distributed leadership, meaning that you both will actively contribute to setting a vision and strategy for the school beyond your immediate areas of responsibility and that you will be asked to partner with all members of our school community as you lead. Founded over 150 years ago, Deering High School has both a proud history and a vibrant modern identity. Today, it is recognized as one of the most diverse...

Job Description TITLE: Culture and Climate Coordinator - East End Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public School seeks a dedicated, collaborative Culture and Climate Coordinator to join the team at East End Community School next year. The School Culture and Climate Coordinator works in partnership with their school leaders and the Director of Elementary Culture and Climate to promote positive school environments for all students, staff, and families. This position requires 10 days of work in the summer. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate protocols and practices that emphasize prevention and intervention in the creation of safe, inclusive learning environments Support the school-wide implementation and use of restorative practices, including the use of community-building circles and restoratives responses to disciplinary situations Lead school-based Tier 1 PBIS/culture teams, Advanced Tiers/SST teams, and participate as part of the District PBIS...

Job Description TITLE: Director of Early Childhood Special Education (Ages 3-5) POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Early Childhood Special Education provides district wide leadership for the implementation and continuous improvement of special education services for children ages 3-5 across Portland Public Schools (PPS) and the district's mixed-delivery early childhood network. As PPS assumes responsibility for providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 3-5 through a phased transition from Child Development Services (CDS), this position plays a critical role in leading a cohesive, developmentally appropriate Early Childhood Special Education system. The Director informs and leads operation of policies, procedures, service delivery models, and cross-system partnerships across PPS-operated public pre-K classrooms and in community-based partner settings (e.g., Head Start, child care centers, family child care programs). The Director ensures that...

Job Description TITLE: Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools - Central Office POSITION OVERVIEW: As a member of the District's Leadership Team, the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools is responsible for the academic success of students in three middle schools, three high schools, a career and technology regional school, and Portland Adult Education. The Assistant Superintendent supervises secondary building leaders, manages a network team of five directors and collaborates with the Superintendent, Chief Schools and Academics Officer, Principals, and other school system leaders to design and implement the programs and policies of the Portland Public Schools. The position has approximately 13 direct reports, including the principals of all district middle and high schools and a network team consisting of directors of instruction, special education, ESOL, school innovation, and school climate. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for ensuring high...