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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 Ed Tech III - Multiple Openings at Talbot Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a committed and collaborative individuals with Educational Technician III certification to support Special Education students at Talbot Community School. 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. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Support and provide direct instruction to students...

Job Description MSAD 6 is seeking a Health Services Assistant to join its nursing and instructional staff at Bonny Eagle High School. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Current licensure/certification as a medical assistant or nurse assistant is desirable. 2. Criminal history record check (CHRC) as required by the Maine Department of Education. 3. Current certification in First Aid and CPR/AED. 4. Pediatric and adolescent experience is desirable. 5. Prior successful work record with evidence of a positive work ethic. 6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team, including working with a wide variety of adults and students. 7. Added experience which includes public health care and/or school health care is desirable. 8. Knowledge of: • Health care methods and practices, within their scope of practice. • Pediatric and adolescent health conditions. • Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics of students in grades preschool...

Job Description Special Education Educational Technician I, II or III Salary Range: Self Contained Ed Tech I $21.00 - $26.59, Self Contained Ed Tech II $24.00-$29.59; Self Contained Ed Tech III $25.00 - $30.59 - for full wage details please see the bargaining agreement Positions available throughout the District All backgrounds welcome! A college degree is preferred, but not required. Advancement opportunities available at all levels. MSAD #6 is seeking a Special Education Ed Tech. Applicants for these positions must have the appropriate education and provide copies of transcripts and a current Maine Department of Education Ed Tech Authorization and Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). This position will be filled when successful candidates have been found. For more information on these vacancies, please contact the Special Education office. EOE

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Resource Room - Talbot Community School, 26-27 SY POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Resource Room at Talbot Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. 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: Deliver evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and ensure student progress toward IEP goals. Act as case manager, ensuring compliance with Maine Unified Special Education Regulations-Chapter 101...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, Maine 04087 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Massabesic Middle School POSITION SUMMARY: Designs, delivers, and explicitly teaches evidence-based instruction in executive functioning skills (including organization, time management, task initiation, and goal setting) and social-emotional learning (including emotional self-regulation, self-advocacy, social communication, and coping strategies) tailored to student IEP goals. Collaborates with school counselors, social workers, and general education teachers to integrate positive behavioral interventions, executive functioning strategies, and social-emotional supports across all learning environments. REPORTS TO: Director and Assistant Director of Special Education & Building Administrators QUALIFICATIONS: Current Maine Teacher Certification appropriate for grade level and specialty area Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree...

Job Description MSAD 6 is seeking a dynamic Literacy Interventionist to join its instructional staff at H.B.Emery Elementary in Limington , Maine, for the 2026-2027 school year. The Literacy Interventionist provides targeted reading and writing instruction to students who require additional academic support. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education staff, administrators, and families, the Literacy Interventionist uses evidence-based instructional practices and assessment data to accelerate student literacy growth while supporting the school's overall literacy goals. Applicants for this position must have a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or matriculation in a Master's Degree Program preferred; Maine Department of Education certification (preference may be given to candidates who hold any of the following endorsements: #020, #092, #078, #100, #300, #690, #040, or #045); minimum of three (3) year's classroom teaching experience, experience in...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support (Breathe Program) Moore Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified special educator for our Breathe Program at Lyman Moore Middle School. The Special Education Teacher / Case Manager works with Breathe Program students in both mainstream and special education settings, and collaborates with the Breathe Program Social Worker and BCBA to determine optimal programming for students. The Breathe 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. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based specially designed instruction to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks Serve as case...

Job Description Regional School Unit 57 Title: Literacy/Numeracy Specialist Qualifications: Master's degree in Literacy preferred Maintains or is eligible for MDOE certification At least 5 years successful teaching experience; experience in literacy/numeracy and experience collaborating with adults to ensure student success preferred Thorough knowledge of literacy development for the elementary student; excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to interact positively and collaboratively with a variety of people, including children and adults; ability to keep paperwork organized; and keep information confidential Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check Reports to: Building Principal/Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Coordinates with: Classroom Teachers, Resource Teachers, Support Staff Job Goal: To directly serve learners in academic intervention settings To directly support educators...

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 REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087 Position: Educational Technician III - TItle I - Shapleigh Memorial School Reports To: Building Principal or Designee Job Goal: To assist teaching staff in maintaining an effective classroom environment where students can fully benefit from instructional programs and available resources. Qualifications Desired: Documentation of at least three (3) years of post-secondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; understanding of the instructional process; and awareness of student needs, including those of students with special needs. Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures preferred. Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by administration. Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine...

Job Description Social Worker Loranger Memorial School, grades 3-8 2026-27 School Year, FTE Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, Loranger Memorial School is a 340 student, grades 3-8 school seeking a Social Worker to join our Team. The Social Worker acts as a Student Services Provider, Community Outreach Coordinator, and an IEP/504 Team Member. The successful candidate should possess the following: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Citizenship, residency or work visa Maine Department of Education CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting Hold valid Maine clinical license (LCSW) QUALIFICATIONS / JOB SUMMARY: Conduct mental health screenings and crisis management support Assist team members with making community connections Consult with team members to provide integrated programming Participate in the development of student goals, to include progress monitoring Provide direct...

Job Description TITLE: Elementary ESOL Teacher (Pre-K/K Focus) - Rowe Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: ESOL Teachers in Portland Public Schools: Provide and support rigorous and appropriate English language instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Proficiency & Standards and the Common Core to meet grade level expectations for MLs/DLLs, including newcomers Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance acquisition of English in all language domains necessary to participate and make progress in general education content classes Provide on-going staff development on language acquisition, acculturation, sheltered instruction, and effective practices in teaching MLs/DLLs Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs/DLLs. Our ESOL teachers are expected to be culturally responsive and effective communicators with students, parents, and staff. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide and support early English...

Job Description Special Education COTA/Ed Tech III Full-Time, PreK-2 Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, Jameson Elementary School is seeking candidates for a COTA/Educational Technician III position to support students with various disabilities, including autism, in a self-contained setting. The position will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services for the students within the classrooms. This will be conducted under the supervision of the school-based OT. The remainder of the week will be spent supporting the students as an educational technician III within the same classrooms to support the carryover of skills. The successful candidates should possess the following: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid Maine DOE Educational Technician III Authorization certification Valid Maine DOE Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license Valid Maine DOE Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) QUALIFICATIONS: Possess...

Job Description SUMMARY: Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) within RISE/Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools. Salary Range: $20.86 - $28.12 (SY26-27) Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. This includes all academic and social opportunities throughout the day. Examples of this are any and...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Teacher (Co-Taught) - Pre-K Class at Reiche Community School and Rowe Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking passionate, caring, and competent educators for two Co-Taught Pre-K classrooms Rowe Elementary and Reiche Community School. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of evidence-based early childhood pedagogy and curriculum, as well as the Maine Early Learning Development Standards. We seek candidates who have a passion for working with young children and bring an equity-oriented approach to their instruction. The successful teacher will establish appropriate developmental expectations, recognizing that varied support to meet expectations and standards must be provided within a cohesive, nurturing, and joyful early learning environment. The ideal teacher will be committed to Portland Public Schools' equity focus, and have experience working with diverse populations. We seek a collaborative teammate who...

Job Description Salary Range: $45,518.26 - $85,857.57 (SY26/27) Location: Farewell, Connors, McMahon Position Summary: The Student Support Specialist collaborates with staff, families, and school leadership to cultivate a predictable, consistent, and trauma-informed learning environment safe for all. Grounded in instruction, MTSS, TCIS, and Tier 1 SEL frameworks, this role uses behavioral data, student plans, attendance data, strategies and modeling to implement proactive, schoolwide strategies that maximize instructional time and engagement. Key Responsibilities Tier 1 Behavior & Attendance: Develop, monitor, and support Tier 1 behavior plans, and proactive attendance interventions. SEL Framework Implementation Support: Models and supports the implementation of RULER, Responsive Classroom, TCIS and other Tier I SEL practices within classroom and school settings. Direct Student Care: Conduct student check-ins, guide problem-solving conversations,...

Job Description SUMMARY: Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. Location: Connors, Geiger, McMahon Salary: $45,518.26 - $85,857.57 (SY26/27) + Stipend Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 15 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. Builds trust and confidence with students. Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods. Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes. Encourage good citizenship. Instructs...

Job Description SUMMARY: Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. Location: Connors, Montello, Farwell Salary: Salary: $45,518.26 - $85,857.27 (SY26/27) Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 15 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. Builds trust and confidence with students. Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods. Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes. Encourage good citizenship. Instructs...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087 EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN III Reports To: Building Principal or Designee Qualifications Desired Documentation of at least three (3) years of post-secondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; understanding of the instructional process; and awareness of student needs, including those of students with special needs. Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures preferred. Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by administration. Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician III Authorization and CHRC Approval Certificate. Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information, as required by law. Demonstrated aptitude and...