8 el jobs found in Portland, ME

Job Description TITLE: 1st Grade Teacher - Talbot Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative 1st Grade Teacher to join the team at Talbot Community School. We are looking for 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. Strong candidates will have experience in conducting rigorous inquiry-based instruction across content areas. 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. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under 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...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Breathe Program (Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support) - Casco Bay High POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Educational Technician III to support students in the Breathe Program at Casco Bay High. 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 Ed Tech III, Resource Room - Casco Bay High POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a committed and collaborative Educational Technician III to support Special Education students at Casco Bay High. Under the direction of the School Principal and in close collaboration with school Special Education staff, the Ed Tech implements academic and positive behavioral support plans, helping to ensure a high-quality education program and success for every student. The Ed Tech supports student engagement in academics individually and in small groups, promoting instructional goals and motivating learning. The Ed Tech also assists with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, and non-academic time. We seek a team member with the skills and passion for the rigor, relevance and relationships that are at the core of Expeditionary Learningand a...

Job Description TITLE: 11th Grade Chemistry Teacher - Casco Bay High POSITION OVERVIEW: Casco Bay High School seeks an outstanding, collaborative Chemistry Treater with the skills and passion for the rigor, relevance, and relationships at the core of EL Education (Expeditionary Learning)and a hallmark of our school. CBHS is looking for candidates with an affinity for diverse student bodies, an aptitude for differentiation, and a in the role of both teacher and advisor. CBHS faculty have a strong voice in shaping the school and are heavily involved in staff and student life. New staff can expect to be richly involved in upholding our distinct mission and in advancing school culture, teaching, and learning. The Chemistry Teacher will teach 4 sections of chemistry for juniors, lead a junior crew, and be a member of the 11th grade faculty team. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, 3-5 Resource Room - Longfellow Elementary, 26-27 SY Join our Longfellow Team! Portland Public Schools seeks a highly qualified special educator at Longfellow Elementary School to support special education students in grades 3-5. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction in alignment with IEP's to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals and reporting and communicating data to all constituencies. Candidates should have familiarity with K-5 curriculum, strong relationship-building skills, and a collaborative, data-driven approach. Candidates should have experience with Restorative Practices, PBIS or similar frameworks that support students' social and emotional growth and learning as well as knowledge of intervention practices to support students academic growth. ESSENTIAL...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Coordinator (Part Time, 0.5 FTE) - Longfellow 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,...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III - Longfellow Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a full-time Ed Tech to support small groups of K-2 students and teachers in push-in and pull-out classrooms at Longfellow Elementary School. Under the direction of the Principal and Special Education Teacher, the Ed Tech assists teachers by supporting student learning and well being. Duties involve working with students individually and in small groups engaging in learning, assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, assisting with classroom management, and performing other related non-instructional work. Ed Techs may also support students who require additional behavioral supports, positive behavior intervention, or de-escalation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to build relationships, engage in teaching and learning Ability to manage data, analyze, and synthesize data Ability to support testing and assessment procedures...

Job Description TITLE: Spanish Immersion Teacher - Lyseth Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, creative Immersion Teacher for our Elementary Spanish Immersion Program. The successful candidate must possess native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and have experience and credentials as an elementary teacher. Our immersion program is such that classroom teachers provide instruction in Spanish for the majority of the day and this teacher will need to feel comfortable with and be able to deliver an English literacy block with a curriculum for a minimum of 60 minutes a day. This teacher will teach math completely in Spanish and work to support students in acquiring and speaking in Spanish for the majority of their day. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to collaborate at a deep level professionally and develop and implement lessons, curricula, and assessments Familiarity with elementary...