3 principal jobs found in Portland

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Special Ed Ed Tech III (Full Time) - Multiple Openings District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking several Pre-K Special Ed Education Technicians to provide dedicated classroom support to Pre-K programs at a variety of elementary schoolsPresumpscot, Rowe, Talbot, Longfellow, and possibly other programs in the district based on student need. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience and knowledge of early childhood curriculum, strategies, and classroom management. Candidates will support the classroom teacher in building student school readiness by helping to create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment. A working knowledge of the Maine Early Learning Development Standards and experience with Pre-K for ME curricula, Teaching Strategies Gold and Second Step curriculum, are preferred. Successful candidates will have a passion for working with young children, bring an equity-oriented approach to their...

Job Description TITLE: Elementary ESOL Teacher (1 Year Only) - Ocean Avenue Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a skilled ESOL Teacher to join the team at Ocean Ave Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. ESOL Teachers in Portland Public Schools: Provide and support rigorous and appropriate English language instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Proficiency & Standards and the Common Core to meet grade-level expectations for MLs/DLLs, including newcomers Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance acquisition of English in all language domains necessary to participate and make progress in general education content classes Provide ongoing staff development on language acquisition, acculturation, sheltered instruction, and effective practices in teaching MLs/DLLs Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs/DLLs. Our ESOL teachers are expected to be culturally...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Special Education Teacher, Special Purpose - Multiple Openings, 26-27 SY POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks skilled, compassionate, and highly structured Special Education Teachers to lead Special Purpose Pre-K classrooms serving students whose Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) require a more intensive, specialized setting. These classrooms are designed to provide intensive, individualized support within a low student-to-staff ratio environment, addressing the developmental, behavioral, communication, and learning needs of young children with disabilities. In this role, the teacher is responsible for designing and implementing individualized and group instruction that address goals listed on student's Individual Education Programs (IEP's), creating a structured and predictable classroom environment, and leading a team of Education Technicians. This role also serves as the primary point person and first line of support...