9 2026 2027 behavior interventionist jobs found in Portland

Job Description TITLE: Long Term Substitute 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...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Breathe Program (Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support) Moore Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Educational Technician III to support students in the Breathe Program at Moore Middle School. The Breathe Program is a specialized, district-wide behavioral and social-emotional program designed for students with significant behavioral needs. It offers a self-contained, flexible learning environment with dedicated staff aimed at supporting students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) while striving to increase access to general education settings over time. With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and school principal, the Ed Tech assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning, positive behavioral interventions and safety. Responsibilities involve managing students with behavioral disabilities in alignment with...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher & Case Manager, Resource Room - King Middle School POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered Special Education Teacher / Case Manager to join our teaching faculty at King Middle 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. Communicating and interacting with students, parents, colleagues and community members are essential in this role. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in all academic and functional skill areas to students with Individual...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Beach Program (Self-Contained ASD) Multiple Openings at Ocean Ave Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III / Behavioral Health Professional to support students in our Beach Program at Ocean Avenue Elementary School. With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and School Principal, the Ed Tech / BHP assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning, positive behavioral interventions and safety. Responsibilities involve working with students with behavioral and neuro-developmental disabilities, individually and in small groups to assess performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties. ** Multiple openings available. ** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides specially...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Breathe Program - Longfellow Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Educational Technician III to support students in the Breathe Program at Longfellow. The Breathe Program is a specialized, district-wide behavioral and social-emotional program designed for students with significant behavioral needs. It offers a self-contained, flexible learning environment with dedicated staff aimed at supporting students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) while striving to increase access to general education settings over time. With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and school principal, the Ed Tech assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning, positive behavioral interventions and safety. Responsibilities involve managing students with behavioral disabilities in alignment with behavior plans and IEP's, supporting...

Job Description TITLE: Part-Time Social Worker (0.5 FTE) Portland High POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a talented, dedicated social work provider to join the Student Support Team and support multilingual students at Portland High 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...

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: School Psychologist - District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified, collaborative School Psychologist to join our Student Support team. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Student Support. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent professional judgment, and clear, effective communication skills, in order to work successfully with parents and teams of school-based and interdisciplinary professionals. Expertise in administering and interpreting a variety of psychological assessments for school-aged students is required, as is certification through the Maine Department of Education as a school psychologist. Experience and interest in working with diverse populations and English Learners is highly preferred. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and complete written psychological reports in accordance with PPS Regulations and ethical...

Job Description TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a highly qualified, collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Specialized Programs. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent professional judgment and strong communication skills in order to work effectively with parents and teams of both school-based and interdisciplinary professionals. The BCBA will provide behavior analytic services in support of students requiring this service, as well as professional development and oversight of staff who provide behavioral programming. Experience and interest in working with diverse populations and English Learners is highly preferred. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with district programs for students with low-incidence disabilities or students with social/emotional/behavioral disabilities to fully integrate...