32 band director jobs found in Portland

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: Pre-K Special Education Co-Teacher - Pre-K Classroom at PATHS POSITION OVERVIEW: The Pre-K Special Education Co-Teacher provides specially designed instruction and supports within inclusive early childhood classrooms for preschool-aged children with disabilities. Working in partnership with general education preschool teachers, the Co-Teacher shares responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing instruction to ensure all students can access and participate meaningfully in the curriculum and classroom community. The Co-Teacher collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, including related service providers and families, to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), monitor student progress, and provide instructional supports that promote student growth across developmental domains. The position fosters inclusive practices and utilizes co-teaching strategies to support children with and without disabilities in learning together...

Job Description TITLE: Ed Tech III, Kindergarten Literacy - Multiple Openings at East End POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools has multiple Kindergarten Literacy Ed Tech III openings available at East End Community School. Under the direction of the Principal, the Kindergarten Literacy Ed Tech III assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being, with a particular focus on literacy. Duties involve working with students individually and in small groups to support repeated practice, reinforce instruction, assess performance, and motivate learning as well as assisting with classroom management and performing clerical / non-instructional work. Ability to communicate in languages in addition to English is a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, curriculum materials, and directions from academic assessments Ability to write routine reports and correspondence to...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Teacher (Co-Taught) - Pre-K Class at PATHS POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a passionate, caring, and competent educator for the Pre-K classroom at PATHS. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of evidence-based early childhood pedagogy and curriculum, as well as the Maine Early Learning Development Standards. We seek candidates who have a passion for working with young children and bring an equity-oriented approach to their instruction. The successful teacher will establish appropriate developmental expectations, recognizing that varied support to meet expectations and standards must be provided within a cohesive, nurturing, and joyful early learning environment. The ideal teacher will be committed to Portland Public Schools' equity focus, and have experience working with diverse populations. We seek a collaborative teammate who is open to giving and receiving feedback in service of the shared goals of the...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Coordinator - Lyseth 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, including those working in...

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...

Job Description TITLE: Purchasing Manager Central Office POSITION OVERVIEW: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for organizing purchasing functions of Portland Public Schools, including managing the daily activities in purchasing for day-to-day and capital projects purchases, managing contracts including administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewing, filing, and evaluating for availability, price, term, and quality of products. The Purchasing Manager also coordinates the bid process and ensures compliance with procurement policy and conflict of interest policies and regulations. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead in developing a purchasing strategy; keep up with trends in procurement & purchasing Contract management to include all aspects (e.g. administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate) Negotiate or renegotiate and administer contracts with vendors Administer bidding process and contracts (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate...

Job Description TITLE: 1st Grade Teacher- Longfellow Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Longfellow Elementary School is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative teacher to join our first grade team team for the 2026-2027 school year. We are seeking a teacher who has a passion for working with children, brings an equity-oriented approach to their instruction and who holds all students to high expectations. The successful candidate will have experience creating meaningful student and parent relationships, collaborate with other teachers and school-wide educators; demonstrated experience in engaging students across content areas; and commitment to incorporating global perspectives and strengthening students' social/emotional education throughout the classroom and school. We seek a teammate who is collaborative and open to giving and receiving feedback in service of the shared goals of the school and the district. As a school, we work together collaboratively to ensure...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Educational Technician III - Multiple Openings at Talbot Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks dedicated Educational Technician III's for the Pre-K program at Talbot Community School (multiple openings available). A successful candidate will demonstrate experience with and knowledge of early childhood curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, and classroom management. They will support the classroom teacher in building student school readiness by helping to create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment. Working knowledge of the Maine Early Learning Development Standards, Pre-K for ME curricula, and Teaching Strategies Gold is preferred. A successful candidate will have a passion for working with young children, bring an equity-oriented approach to their instruction, and will hold all students to high expectations, recognizing that some may need more support to meet those expectations....

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Beach Program (ASD) Multiple Openings at Presumpscot Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks multiple dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III's / Behavioral Health Professionals to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neurodevelopmental disabilities as part of the Beach Program at Presumpscot 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 neurodevelopmental 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....

Job Description TITLE: 7th Grade Science Teacher - Moore Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices Understanding of the teaching/learning...

Edtech.com's Summary Great Minds is hiring a Sales Representative to expand district partnerships and promote adoption of its high-quality curricula and services. The role involves managing the full sales cycle for enterprise accounts by building trust-based relationships with district stakeholders and driving sales strategies to achieve market expansion. Highlights Drive the entire sales cycle for enterprise accounts within a designated territory. Develop and execute territory plans for new sales, renewals, and services. Manage sales pipeline using CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot. Collaborate with Pre-Sales, Success, and Implementation teams to support customer success. Build strong relationships with district-level decision-makers through regular visits and events. Leverage data and market intelligence to refine forecasts and territory strategies. Must have 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in education, with a proven sales record. Bachelor's degree...

Job Description TITLE: SecondarySpecial Education Coordinator Deering High School POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the supervision and guidance of the 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 schools' capacity to provide more effective instruction to students with disabilities across the continuum of services. The SE Coordinator's role also directly supports the district's ongoing focus on improving students' academic and social-emotional outcomes and promoting equity. The SE 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, including those working in...

Job Description TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist - Multiple Openings District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to provide speech and language services for K-12 students at schools within the Portland Public School District. The SLP will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team of teachers, ed-techs, social workers, occupational therapists and physical therapists. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses all areas of speech and language development, using a variety of tools and data collection methods Completes required evaluation reports and IEPs for all students on their assigned caseload Cites data for all discussions of student progress, such as in present levels, IEP goals, or evaluation reports Delivers direct instruction to all students on their assigned caseload, grouping students to the extent appropriate; provides consultation as required by student IEPs Provides case management for...

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: Environmental Literacy Teacher - Talbot Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking skilled environmental literacy / science teachers to support learning and curriculum at Talbot Community School. Under the general direction of the school principal and the district Outdoor and Experiential Coordinator, each Environmental Literacy / Science teacher will work with partner schools in a "specials" model. The aim of this program is to continue the district's efforts towards building our experiential environmental literacy and science curriculum at the elementary level. Also, the teachers will help tend the garden as well as help to build school community support around garden maintenance and care. The Environmental Literacy / Science teacher serves as a collaborator, teacher, and resource specialist to students and school staff regarding the schoolyard. garden and environmental and/or science education as an integrative...

Job Description TITLE: Technology Integration Specialist POSITION OVERVIEW: Are you an educator who loves helping others use technology in meaningful, student-centered ways? Portland Public Schools is seeking a Technology Integration Specialist , housed within the Data & Technology Department, who can connect instructional goals with the technology tools that bring them to life. Although the position sits on the Data & Technology team, it collaborates closely with our Elementary and Secondary Academic Network teams to ensure technology supports high-quality instruction and school successwith equity at the heart of every decision. As the district's lead expert on educational technology, you'll bring broad and deep knowledge across device ecosystems, learning management systems, AI tools, and data-privacy practices related to responsible and intentional use. You'll help guide thoughtful technology investments, lead the rollout and adoption of new initiatives, and...

Job Description TITLE: Director of Accounting POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Director of Accounting manages the accounting function of Portland Public schools including ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of all general ledger accounts, financial reports and compliance with all Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Boards (GASB) standards. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors expenditures and revenues, and performs monthly budget analyses, budget to actual comparisons, and projections of revenue and expenditures, including salaries and benefits, for the balance of the year and quantifies all budget variances Establish and monitor procedures which ensure timely and accurate reconciliations and efficient month, quarter, and year end close processes Prepares the filing of all financial reports for review by the Senior Director of Finance Review and approve all journal entries...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Teacher - Ocean Avenue Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a passionate, caring, and competent educator for the Pre-K classroom at Ocean Avenue Elementary. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of evidence-based early childhood pedagogy and curriculum, as well as the Maine Early Learning Development Standards. We seek candidates who have a passion for working with young children and bring an equity-oriented approach to their instruction. The successful teacher will establish appropriate developmental expectations, recognizing that varied support to meet expectations and standards must be provided within a cohesive, nurturing, and joyful early learning environment. The ideal teacher will be committed to Portland Public Schools' equity focus, and have experience working with diverse populations. We seek a collaborative teammate who is open to giving and receiving feedback in service of the shared goals of...

Job Description TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist, Early Childhood (Ages 35) - Multiple Openings District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks licensed, ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) to provide developmentally appropriate speech and language services for children ages 35 across district early childhood settings, including public pre-K and specialized early childhood programs. SLPs will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary early childhood team of teachers, ed-techs, social workers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. This role emphasizes play-based, inclusive practices that support communication development within natural routines and environments, and strong partnerships with families and educators. ** There are multiple openings available for the 2026-2027 school year. ** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct comprehensive, developmentally appropriate assessments of speech, language, social communication, and...