99 instructional jobs found

Job Description Instructional Strategist Pay Range: $57,392 - $109,152 (KAKEA CBA Appendix I Salary Scale, 2026-2027) Reports To: Building Principal and Curriculum Director Terms of Employment: Work year established by the Board as reflected in the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy regarding the evaluation of certified staff members. Position Overview RSU 21 serves approximately 2,400 students across three communities with a dedicated staff of 600 and an annual budget of $65 million. The Instructional Strategist serves as a dynamic instructional leader and coach focused on improving educator effectiveness and student outcomes. This position leads professional learning opportunities, facilitates teacher teams, designs and implements capacity-building initiatives, and conducts targeted coaching cycles with educators. As a key member of the school leadership team, the Instructional...

Job Description Special Education Teacher Location: RSU 57 - Lyman, Maine Reports To: Director & Assistant Director of Special Education, Building Administrators Position Overview RSU 57 is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Special Education Teacher to provide high-quality instructional, diagnostic, and consultative services to students with special needs. The teacher will develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), collaborate with staff and families, and support the academic, behavioral, and social growth of all learners. Qualifications Current Maine Teacher Certification appropriate for grade level and specialty area Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred Prior teaching experience preferred Key Responsibilities Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify students requiring special education services Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs Maintain accurate records, including lesson plans, evaluation reports,...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, Maine 04087 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST POSITION SUMMARY The Speech-Language Pathologist provides comprehensive speech and language evaluations, therapeutic services, and interventions for students, as well as consultation and support to parents, staff, and educational teams. REPORTS TO Director and Assistant Director of Special Education, and Building Administrators QUALIFICATIONS Maine Speech-Language Pathologist Certification and Licensure (preferred), or Bachelor's degree with Maine Department of Education certification in Speech (#293) and State Licensure Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, families, school personnel, and community members PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement individualized speech and language therapy programs based on student needs Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnoses...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087 Position: Ed Tech III- 6-8 Functional Life Skills MHS East Reports To: Building Principal and Special Education Administrator Qualifications Desired Documentation of at least 90 credit hours of approved study in an educationally related field. Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician III Certification and CHRC Approval Certificate. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Understanding of the instructional process and student needs, including those with disabilities. Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety issues preferred. Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by administrators. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high ethical standards in handling student information. Demonstrated competence for assigned responsibilities; prior educational experience...

Job Description Special Education Pre-K Educational Technician II or III - Float Pay Range: $22.73 to $33.65 (including differential) per hour per Educational Technicians Association CBA, Appendix A 2026-27. Reports To Pre-K IEP Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, and Building Administrator Position Summary The Pre-K Special Education Educational Technician (Float) serves as a flexible member of the Special Services team, providing instructional, and behavioral support across preschool classrooms and programs. This position assists in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), supports students with diverse learning and behavioral needs, and helps maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment. The Float Educational Technician plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of services by providing classroom coverage, supporting student de-escalation, covering staff lunch breaks and absences, and responding to changing program needs...

Job Description Pay Range: $131,306 to $151,561 annually per Administrators Association CBA Salary Schedule 2026-27 Reports to: Superintendent of Schools Manages: All school-based professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel Position Summary: Maine Regional School Unit 21 (RSU 21) serves 2300 students with 600 employees across three communities and has an annual budget of $65 million. RSU 21 schools are consistently ranked as top performers in Maine. As Principal, you will deliver measurable results that drive student growth and achievement. As building leader, you will work collaboratively with other principals, district-wide instructional leaders, and educators to deliver on the district's mission and strategic plan. Principals set the tone and lead by example to ensure the strongest school, parent/family, and community partnerships. RSU 21 principals operate with a mindset and framework of continuous learning and improvement, and both...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087 LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL POSITION SUMMARY: To deliver appropriate instruction and services to students and ensure that all students develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of work to become successful individuals and citizens REPORTS TO: Building administration (Principal and/or Assistant Principal) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's degree in specific area of teaching 2. Holds appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification 3. Specific preparation to teach at the appropriate level PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students in a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students 2. Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all...

Job Description Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Building Coordinator Full Time Mildred L. Day School, Arundel, ME, US Salary Range: $118,754.00 To $137,359.00 Annually Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Building Coordinator - Mildred L. Day School Salary Range: Approx. $118,754 - $137,359 Position Overview: The Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Coordinator serves as a dynamic, developing leader who provides school-wide leadership while simultaneously managing and coordinating building-level special education services. This role is a key member of the school-based leadership team, working collaboratively with the Principal, the Director of Special Services, district-wide administrators, instructional leaders, and educators to drive transformative student growth, foster inclusive practices, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate operates with a mindset of continuous learning, serving as both an instructional leader and an...

Job Description Director of Special Education/Services Full Time District Office, Kennebunk, ME, US Salary Range: $142,800.00 To $164,566.00 Annually Director of Special Education/Services Reports To: Superintendent of Schools Supervision: Directly supervises administrative office staff, IEP Coordinators, 504 Coordinator, Assistive Technologists, and oversees Special Education Teachers and Educational Technicians. Terms of Employment: Full-time, Year-round, Union, Salaried Position Pay Range: $142,800 - $164,566 as per Administrator Association CBA, Salary Schedule A (CY 2026-2027) As Director of Special Services, you will serve as the educational leader of the Special Services Department, responsible for articulating the district's mission, vision, and educational goals to faculty, staff, families, students, and the public. You will promote the development and sustainability of best practices related to the effective implementation of Individualized Education...

Job Description Position: ESL Full Time Teacher Location: Kittery School District Reports To: Director of Adult Education Start Date: July 1, 2026 Required Certification: Maine Credential in K-12 or Adult Ed English, Social Studies or ESOL and CHRC Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidate is found Schedule and Benefits: Work days 184 ( 7.5 hour) that follow flexible year round program's schedules, in person teaching Mon. - Thur. at both the Kittery and Marshwood Adult Education programs. Individualized instruction with small student load, often 1:3 ratio, motivated mature students with opportunity for long term learning relationships. Minimal curriculum preparation, use of published text and digital contextualized, work-related curriculum (real world connections). Primary employment is with Kittery working 60% of total hours and 40% will be at Marshwood. The position requires working 3-4 evenings until 8 PM per week including limited summer hours when...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087 Position: Educational Technician I - Special Education Location: Line Elementary School Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Administration Job Goals: To facilitate the educational process for students by supporting and enhancing the educational services offered by the teaching staff and to reinforce student academic skills in all educational settings assigned. Qualifications Desired: High school diploma. Ability to perform work requested. Prior experience preferred. Maintains or is eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician I Certificate. Performance Responsibilities: Ability to read, reason, and understand policies and procedures and related information and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions. Physical ability to perform all necessary upper and lower body movement. Ability to do reaching, lifting, basic math,...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Functional Life Skills - Deering High POSITION OVERVIEW: The Functional Life Skills (FLS) Special Education Teacher will provide specially designed instruction in a High School Life Skills classroom to students with Individual Education Plans. Students in the FLS program have a wide range of support needs, including multiple disabilities.They will also provide consultation and collaboration with related service providers and general education teachers on a regular basis regarding students' educational needs, accommodations, and modifications. This includes frequent co-teaching and collaboration with the second FLS teacher. Successfully co-leading a team of program staff is required, as is the ability to create positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. This position is directly supported by the building-based Special Education Coordinator. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the special...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Coordinator Reiche Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the supervision and guidance of the Teacher Leaders, 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 SE Coordinator's role also directly supports the district's on-going focus on improving students' academic and social emotional outcomes and promoting equity. The SE 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, including those...

Job Description TITLE: School Counselor - Deering High 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 Deering High 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 short-term individual...

Job Description Regional School Unit No. 57 (RSU 57) Waterboro, Maine Position Title: Health Teacher Location: Massabesic Middle School (MMS) Reports To: Building Administration (Principal and/or Assistant Principal) Job Goal To deliver high-quality instruction and services that empower students to develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of work necessary to become successful, engaged individuals and citizens. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in a specific area of teaching Certification: Must hold appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification Appropriate training and preparation for middle school-level instruction Performance Responsibilities Instruction & Curriculum Program Planning: Design a program of study that aligns with student needs, interests, and abilities while meeting curriculum goals. Objective Setting: Establish clear learning objectives for all lessons and projects. Instructional Methods: Employ...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087 JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN III - Little Mustangs PreK - Massabesic East REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Education Administrator QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: Documentation of at least 90 credit hours of approved study in an educationally related field. Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician III Certification and CHRC Approval Certificate. Must possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, an understanding of the instructional process, and an understanding of students' needs to include understanding of the student with special needs. Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety issues would be preferred. Must be willing to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by Administrator and/or Director. Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087 JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN III - Lyman Elementary School REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Education Administrator QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: Documentation of at least 90 credit hours of approved study in an educationally related field. Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician III Certification and CHRC Approval Certificate. Must possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, an understanding of the instructional process, and an understanding of students' needs to include understanding of the student with special needs. Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety issues would be preferred. Must be willing to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by Administrator and/or Director. Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior and...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Breathe Program (Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support) - Rowe Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Educational Technician III to support students in the Breathe Program at Rowe Elementary. 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 Teacher, K-2 Resource Room - Presumpscot Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Resource Room at Presumpscot 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: Ed Tech III, Early Literacy - Talbot Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools has an Early Literacy Ed Tech III opening at Talbot Community School. Under the direction of the Principal, the Early Literacy Ed Tech III assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being, with a particular focus on literacy. Duties involve working with students individually and in small groups to support repeated practice, reinforce instruction, assess performance, and motivate learning as well as assisting with classroom management and performing clerical / non-instructional work. Multilingual communication skills are a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, curriculum materials, and directions from academic assessments Ability to write routine reports and correspondence to families Ability to speak effectively before groups of students,...