11 middle school jobs found in Portland

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III - Longfellow Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a full-time Ed Tech to support small groups of K-2 students and teachers in push-in and pull-out classrooms at Longfellow Elementary School. Under the direction of the Principal and Special Education Teacher, the Ed Tech assists teachers by supporting student learning and well being. Duties involve working with students individually and in small groups engaging in learning, assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, assisting with classroom management, and performing other related non-instructional work. Ed Techs may also support students who require additional behavioral supports, positive behavior intervention, or de-escalation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to build relationships, engage in teaching and learning Ability to manage data, analyze, and synthesize data Ability to support testing and assessment procedures...

Job Description JOB TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room - Moore Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the principal, Ed Tech assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well being. Duties involve working with students individually and in small groups assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, and performing clerical and other non-instructional work. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to manage data management systems, analyze, ans synthesize data Ability to support teaching and learning Ability to manage and oversee schoolwide testing procedures Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and other in an open, friendly, business-like manner. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Approval as an Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education.In the alternative, Maine provisional or professional...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Teacher, Beach Program (Self-Contained ASD) - Lincoln Middle Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified special educator for a specialized program based at Lincoln Middle School. This specialized district offering-called the Beach Program-serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neurodevelopmental and communication disorders in grades K-12. The program is designed to support these students in learning to function as independently as possible by strengthening and building academic and adaptive skills, functional communication, and positive behaviors. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide systematic, evidence-based programming to address characteristics of ASD that are interfering with the success of students in the program, in collaboration with other professionals such as the SLP, OT, PT and BCBA Provide evidence-based instruction, grounded in the district curriculum, to students...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Resource Room - East End Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered Elementary Special Education Case Manager to join our teaching faculty at East End Community School. The successful candidate will be adept at providing an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the academic, social, and emotional development of individuals, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and adjusting curricular and instructional materials to monitor student progress and meet the needs of a range of learners. Effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and community members is essential in this role. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the special education case manager for the students served on their caseload Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law,...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Beach Program (ASD) - Presumpscot Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks an outstanding, collaborative Special Educator to teach students in the K-2 Beach Program at Presumpscot Elementary School. The Beach Program is embedded at several schools throughout the district and serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neurodevelopmental and communication disorders in grades K12. The Beach Program assists these students in learning to function as independently as possible by strengthening and building academic and adaptive skills, functional communication, and positive behaviors. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide systematic, evidence-based programming to address characteristics of ASD that are interfering with the success of students in the program, in collaboration with other professionals such as the SLP, OT, PT and BCBA Provide evidence-based instruction, grounded in the...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Resource Room - Talbot Community School, 26-27 SY POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Resource Room at Talbot Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. Applicant should have a strong working knowledge and experience in PBIS or similar frameworks that support students' social/emotional growth. The ability to relate positively to students, parents, and staff is essential to this position. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and ensure student progress toward IEP goals. Act as case manager, ensuring compliance with Maine Unified Special Education Regulations-Chapter 101...

Job Description TITLE: Social Worker - Talbot Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a talented, dedicated social work provider to join the Student Support Team and support students at [School]. This position works as part of a team of student support professionals in the building and also collaborates with all district school social work providers in the Portland Public Schools. Social work providers address barriers that impede students' abilities to access their education by evaluating, engaging, and providing direct and indirect services to support social and emotional wellness and academic success. In alignment with the district's Strategic Plan and the Social Work Code of Ethics, Portland Public Schools social work providers provide social emotional support, clinical interventions, and advocacy to students and families to reduce barriers and improve educational outcomes. Strong candidates will have knowledge and experience integrating...

Job Description TITLE: Social Worker - Reiche Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a talented, dedicated social work provider to join the Student Support Team and support students at Reiche Community School, which serves grades Pre-K through 5th. This position works as part of a team of student support professionals in the building and also collaborates with all district school social work providers in the Portland Public Schools. Social work providers address barriers that impede students' abilities to access their education by evaluating, engaging, and providing direct and indirect services to support social and emotional wellness and academic success. In alignment with the district's Strategic Plan and the Social Work Code of Ethics, Portland Public Schools social work providers provide social emotional support, clinical interventions, and advocacy to students and families to reduce barriers and improve educational outcomes. Strong...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room - Ocean Ave Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a kind and compassionate Special Education Ed Tech III to support students in the Resource Room at Ocean Ave Elementary School. Under the direction of the Principal, Educational Technician implements academic and positive behavioral support plans, to help ensure a high quality education program and Success for Every Student. Ed Tech also collects and maintains appropriate records and follows required record-keeping procedures and practices. Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills as well as conflict management and resolution skills. Ed Tech recognizes and embraces the essential role s/he plays in the experience of students within Portland Public Schools. Finally, is an integral member of the Ocean Ave community that serves as a support to students' holistic well-being; teachers at Portland Public Schools thrive by...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Cafeteria Worker I (Part Time, School Year) - Presumpscot Elementary School Portland Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Worker I for a part-time (0.5 FTE) position at Presumpscot Elementary School. The position is 0.5 FTE and will require 20 hours of work per week (4 hours per day), with a tentative daily schedule of 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Due to fluctuating student lunch schedules and variable needs within the Food Service Department, we are looking for a candidate who can be flexible with regard to schedule and location. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Sufficiently good physical condition with the ability to work long hours will standing Capable of doing paperwork and computerized point of sale Familiar with proper food safety procedures and food preparation, including maintaining personal hygiene, washing and slicing fruit and vegetables, proper food temperatures, avoiding cross-contamination, packaging food to maintain food...

Job Description TITLE: Van Driver (School Year) Transportation POSITION OVERVIEW: The school van driver is responsible for the proper pick-up, transportation, and discharge of students along appropriate routes and on sanctioned athletic, field, or other special trips. The van driver, at all times, operates a school van (up to 14 passengers), obeying all applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws as well as Portland Public Schools' policies and procedures. The van driver is also responsible for enforcing PPS's Student Bus Conduct Code. The van driver inspects, performs minor maintencance, and cleans their assigned vehicle daily. They follow assigned routes and advise the Transportation Director of any route changes that could result in time and/or cost savings, as well as those that may cause issues with lateness or safety. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to medically qualify through pre-employment and annual USDOT physical examinations Ability...