5 curriculum instructional specialist jobs found in Portland

Job Description TITLE: Director of Elementary English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Programming POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Elementary ESOL Programming plays a vital role in supporting Multilingual Learners (MLs) within Portland Public Schools. Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of the Elementary Network Team, this position focuses on meeting the academic, social-emotional, cultural, and legal needs of MLs. Collaboration with the Family and Communications' Multilingual Center Intake team is essential for success in this role. The Director will provide vision, manage compliance, and support school leadership and ESOL staff within the District's English Language Development (ELD) program to enhance student achievement and proficiency in English while valuing students' home languages. The Director of ESOL will also work closely with the Director of Academics, and other Elementary Network Team directors, to implement various priorities in the Strategic...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Teacher - PPS Community Partner Site (YFO) POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a passionate, caring, and competent educator for the Pre-K classroom at PPS Community Partner Site (YFO). 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...

Job Description TITLE: School Counselor - Lyman Moore Middle School POSITION OVERVIEW: School counselors are certified educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. School counselors provide students with a comprehensive school counseling program that systematically supports the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students. Portland Public Schools is hiring a School Counselor to join the team at Lyman Moore Middle School. The School Counselor works under the supervision of the Principal to create and implement data-informed school counseling programs that positively impact student outcomes and promote educational equity and access. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, deliver, and evaluate a developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum to include lessons in academic success, career awareness and planning and personal/social growth and understanding. Provide...

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...