15 teacher basic education jobs found in Portland

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Educational Technician III POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks an Educational Technician III for one of our Pre-K classrooms. 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. The ideal candidate will have experience working with families experiencing poverty, and with...

Job Description TITLE: Cafeteria Worker II (0.5 FTE, School Year) - Central Kitchen POSITION OVERIVEW: This part-time, 0.5 FTE position will be based at Central Ktichen with a tentative daily schedule of 7:0011:00 a.m. (20 hours per week). Work hours can fluctuate depending on student lunch schedule and other variable needs, so flexibility will be required to meet the current and future needs of the Food Service Department. ** Note: For this position, you may also stop by Portland Public Schools' Central Office, at 353 Cumberland Ave, to pick up a paper application.** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Sufficiently good physical condition with the ability to work long hours will standing Capable of doing paperwork and computerized point of sale Familiar with proper food safety procedures and food preparation, including maintaining personal hygiene, washing and slicing fruit and vegetables, proper food temperatures, avoiding cross-contamination, packaging food to...

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: Elementary School Principal - Talbot Community School, 26-27 SY POSITION OVERVIEW: Talbot Community School 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 Talbot as a place where students, families and educators feel safe and feel a sense of belonging. A school leader with keen interest and/or experience in the Community School model 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...

Job Description TITLE: Assistant Director of Facilities and Maintenance Central Office POSITION OVERVIEW: The Assistant Director of Facilities supports the Director in overseeing the planning, coordination, and daily operations of the Facilities Department for Portland Public Schools. This position plays a key leadership role in coordinating facilities operations, capital improvement projects, building systems performance, vendor management, and regulatory compliance across district facilities. The Assistant Director serves as a liaison between the school district, City departments, regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and school leadership to ensure district facilities are safe, compliant, and effectively maintained. The Assistant Director focuses on facilities planning, capital project coordination, building systems performance, and vendor management, while the Facilities Manager oversees day-to-day maintenance and custodial operations across...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Cafeteria Worker I (Part Time, School Year) - Presumpscot Elementary School Portland Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Worker I for a part-time (0.5 FTE) position at Presumpscot Elementary School. The position is 0.5 FTE and will require 20 hours of work per week (4 hours per day), with a tentative daily schedule of 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Due to fluctuating student lunch schedules and variable needs within the Food Service Department, we are looking for a candidate who can be flexible with regard to schedule and location. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Sufficiently good physical condition with the ability to work long hours will standing Capable of doing paperwork and computerized point of sale Familiar with proper food safety procedures and food preparation, including maintaining personal hygiene, washing and slicing fruit and vegetables, proper food temperatures, avoiding cross-contamination, packaging food to maintain food...

Job Description TITLE: High School Principal - Portland High POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland High School 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 Portland 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 our5-Year Strategic Plan. This individual will recruit, retain and develop high-quality faculty and staff, and support all members of this...

Job Description TITLE: Middle School Principal - Lincoln Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: 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 the Strategic Plan. This individual will recruit, retain and develop high-quality faculty and staff, and support all members of this diverse community in a culturally responsive manner with an emphasis on respect and inclusion. The position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools and supervises an Assistant Principal, educators and other staff. The Principal must demonstrate exceptional leadership and administrative skills. In addition, this individual will be skilled at forming and maintaining relationships with a broad range of individuals and across areas of difference in cultural background, linguistic heritage, race, class, socio-economic status...

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 TITLE: Itinerant Pre-K Special Education Teacher District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: Plans and implements specially designed instruction for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents and staff. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records, meets compliance timelines and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Excellent background in early child development Understanding of the teaching/learning process for students with disabilities Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education Ability to...

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 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 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...