8 head of school jobs found in Portland, ME

Job Description TITLE: Director of Early Childhood Special Education (Ages 3-5) POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Early Childhood Special Education provides district wide leadership for the implementation and continuous improvement of special education services for children ages 3-5 across Portland Public Schools (PPS) and the district's mixed-delivery early childhood network. As PPS assumes responsibility for providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 3-5 through a phased transition from Child Development Services (CDS), this position plays a critical role in leading a cohesive, developmentally appropriate Early Childhood Special Education system. The Director informs and leads operation of policies, procedures, service delivery models, and cross-system partnerships across PPS-operated public pre-K classrooms and in community-based partner settings (e.g., Head Start, child care centers, family child care programs). The Director ensures that...

Job Description TITLE: Culture and Climate Coordinator - East End Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public School seeks a dedicated, collaborative Culture and Climate Coordinator to join the team at East End Community School next year. The School Culture and Climate Coordinator works in partnership with their school leaders and the Director of Elementary Culture and Climate to promote positive school environments for all students, staff, and families. This position requires 10 days of work in the summer. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate protocols and practices that emphasize prevention and intervention in the creation of safe, inclusive learning environments Support the school-wide implementation and use of restorative practices, including the use of community-building circles and restoratives responses to disciplinary situations Lead school-based Tier 1 PBIS/culture teams, Advanced Tiers/SST teams, and participate as part of the District PBIS...

Job Description TITLE: K-5 Classroom Teacher - East End Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a skilled, dedicated educator for a K-5 classroom teaching position at East End Community School, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Under direction of the school 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,...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room - Ocean Ave Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a kind and compassionate Special Education Ed Tech III to support students in the Resource Room at Ocean Ave Elementary School. Under the direction of the Principal, Educational Technician implements academic and positive behavioral support plans, to help ensure a high quality education program and Success for Every Student. Ed Tech also collects and maintains appropriate records and follows required record-keeping procedures and practices. Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills as well as conflict management and resolution skills. Ed Tech recognizes and embraces the essential role s/he plays in the experience of students within Portland Public Schools. Finally, is an integral member of the Ocean Ave community that serves as a support to students' holistic well-being; teachers at Portland Public Schools thrive by...

Job Description TITLE: Elementary Special Education Teacher, Resource Room - Lyseth Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Resource Room at Lyseth Elementary School. 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: Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks Serve as case manager and oversee each student's IEP,...

Job Description TITLE: Van Driver (School Year) Transportation POSITION OVERVIEW: The school van driver is responsible for the proper pick-up, transportation, and discharge of students along appropriate routes and on sanctioned athletic, field, or other special trips. The van driver, at all times, operates a school van (up to 14 passengers), obeying all applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws as well as Portland Public Schools' policies and procedures. The van driver is also responsible for enforcing PPS's Student Bus Conduct Code. The van driver inspects, performs minor maintencance, and cleans their assigned vehicle daily. They follow assigned routes and advise the Transportation Director of any route changes that could result in time and/or cost savings, as well as those that may cause issues with lateness or safety. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to medically qualify through pre-employment and annual USDOT physical examinations Ability...

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 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...