12 educational assistant jobs found in Portland, ME

Job Description Assistant Principal for Academics Start Date: July 1, 2026 Cheverus High School, a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school in Portland, Maine sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), invites applications for the Assistant Principal for Academics position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Founded in 1917, the mission of Cheverus High School is to prepare young men and women to become global citizens and lifelong learners by fostering intellectual, spiritual, physical, and personal excellence, according to the nearly 500-year-old Jesuit tradition. The School is recognized for its uncompromising academic, athletic and co-curricular excellence. Cheverus is committed to the Ignatian vision of "magis," which challenges the entire School community to seek the "greater good" and to embody this by becoming men and women for and with others. Nestled in the residential Back Cove neighborhood of the City of Portland, Cheverus enrolls more than...

Job Description TITLE: Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools - Central Office POSITION OVERVIEW: As a member of the District's Leadership Team, the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools is responsible for the academic success of students in three middle schools, three high schools, a career and technology regional school, and Portland Adult Education. The Assistant Superintendent supervises secondary building leaders, manages a network team of five directors and collaborates with the Superintendent, Chief Schools and Academics Officer, Principals, and other school system leaders to design and implement the programs and policies of the Portland Public Schools. The position has approximately 13 direct reports, including the principals of all district middle and high schools and a network team consisting of directors of instruction, special education, ESOL, school innovation, and school climate. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for ensuring high...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: High School Principal - Deering High Deering is currently hiring a Principal who is deeply committed to great student outcomes. For this role, the school specifically seeks: A collaborative instructional leader, who can forge a shared, equity-oriented vision for the school that ensures all students have access to the instruction, resources and support to achieve at high levels; A strong partnership-builder with students, staff, families and the community, who sees Deering as a place where students, families and educators feel safe and a sense of belonging. The Principal is responsible for administering and supervising the overall school program and providing educational leadership for the students and staff members consistent with the educational goals of the community and our 5-Year Strategic Plan. This individual will recruit, retain and develop high-quality faculty and staff, and support all members of this diverse community in...

Job Description TITLE: Payroll Specialist - Central Office POSITION OVERVIEW: The Payroll Specialist will coordinate with other members of the Payroll team to perform the day-to-day tasks of processing payroll, manage employee records, and ensure prompt payment of payroll vendor invoices for the Portland Public School System. Important attributes include attention to detail and the ability to relay complex information in an understandable fashion to a diverse group of employees with various levels of knowledge. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform daily payroll department operations, including review and entry of time and attendance forms and timely filing of all paperwork Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely Preparation, reconciliation and timely filing of all payroll reports (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) Work closely with HR to update employee records for new employees, retirements/terminations,...

Job Description Chief Financial Officer Cheverus' Mission Statement: An inclusive Jesuit Catholic college preparatory school, Cheverus teaches students to be people for and with others and to pursue intellectual, spiritual, physical and personal excellence for the greater glory of God. Qualifications: The Chief Financial Officer should hold at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field, with an advanced degree (such as an MBA) or professional certification (CPA) strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have significant senior-level financial leadership experience with demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance in nonprofit or educational settings. Experience working in independent, Catholic, or mission-driven organizations is highly desirable. The CFO must demonstrate strong ethical judgment, discretion, and the ability to align financial strategy with institutional mission...

Job Description JOB TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support (Breathe Program) - East End Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a skilled Ed Tech III to support our Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Program (a.k.a. Breathe) at East End Community School. Under the supervision of both the Director of Specialized Programs and Principal, the Education Technician / Behavioral Health Professional 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 students engagement in academics individually and in small groups, supporting instructional goals, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties such...

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 JOB TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room - Lincoln 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...

Job Description TITLE: Lead Lunch and Recess Coordinator - Longfellow Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: The Lead Recess Coordinator would take the lead in overseeing both K-2 and 3-5 lunch duty and K-2 and 3-5 recess supervision. While the Assistant Principal and Principal would be available for support and consultation, the Lead Lunch and Recess Coordinator would manage the following: Arrive at 10:00 to prepare supplies and materials for smooth recess and transition of cafeteria (which is a gym and cafe), allowing for any subs or additional adults to be placed on duty depending on daily attendance Check in with Principal and Assistant Principal around any areas of concern or follow-ups from the day before Support transition of students from class to lunch to recess and back to class Serve as lead around communication of procedures and processes on cafe and playground (e.g. lining up, eating lunch, cleaning up, transition, being safe, etc) Supervise safety of cafe and...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Breathe Program (Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support) - Rowe Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a skilled Ed Tech III to support our Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Program (a.k.a. Breathe) at Rowe Elementary School. Under the supervision of both the Director of Specialized Programs and Principal, the Education Technician / Behavioral Health Professional 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 students engagement in academics individually and in small groups, supporting instructional goals, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties such as supervising...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Ed Tech III, Beach Program (Self-Contained ASD) - Multiple Openings at Presumspcot Elementary Presumpscot Elementary is seeking multiple Special Education Ed Tech III / Behavioral Health Professionals to support students in the Beach Program, which serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neurodevelopmental disabilities. With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and building Principals, the Special Education 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 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. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides specially...