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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 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 TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Beach Program (Self-Contained ASD) Ocean Ave Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified special educator for a specialized program based at Ocean Ave Elementary School. This specialized district offeringcalled the Beach Programserves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neuro-developmental and communication disorders in grades K12. 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...

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: School Psychologist - District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified, collaborative School Psychologist to join our Student Support team. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Student Support. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent professional judgment, and clear, effective communication skills, in order to work successfully with parents and teams of school-based and interdisciplinary professionals. Expertise in administering and interpreting a variety of psychological assessments for school-aged students is required, as is certification through the Maine Department of Education as a school psychologist. Experience and interest in working with diverse populations and English Learners is highly preferred. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and complete written psychological reports in accordance with PPS Regulations and ethical...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Special Education Co-Teacher - Pre-K Classroom at PATHS POSITION OVERVIEW: The Pre-K Special Education Co-Teacher provides specially designed instruction and supports within inclusive early childhood classrooms for preschool-aged children with disabilities. Working in partnership with general education preschool teachers, the Co-Teacher shares responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing instruction to ensure all students can access and participate meaningfully in the curriculum and classroom community. The Co-Teacher collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, including related service providers and families, to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), monitor student progress, and provide instructional supports that promote student growth across developmental domains. The position fosters inclusive practices and utilizes co-teaching strategies to support children with and without disabilities in learning together...

Job Description TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a highly qualified, collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Specialized Programs. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent professional judgment and strong communication skills in order to work effectively with parents and teams of both school-based and interdisciplinary professionals. The BCBA will provide behavior analytic services in support of students requiring this service, as well as professional development and oversight of staff who provide behavioral programming. Experience and interest in working with diverse populations and English Learners is highly preferred. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with district programs for students with low-incidence disabilities or students with social/emotional/behavioral disabilities to fully integrate...

Job Description TITLE: Director of Accounting POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Director of Accounting manages the accounting function of Portland Public schools including ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of all general ledger accounts, financial reports and compliance with all Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Boards (GASB) standards. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors expenditures and revenues, and performs monthly budget analyses, budget to actual comparisons, and projections of revenue and expenditures, including salaries and benefits, for the balance of the year and quantifies all budget variances Establish and monitor procedures which ensure timely and accurate reconciliations and efficient month, quarter, and year end close processes Prepares the filing of all financial reports for review by the Senior Director of Finance Review and approve all journal entries...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Special Education Teacher, Special Purpose - Multiple Openings, 26-27 SY POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks skilled, compassionate, and highly structured Special Education Teachers to lead Special Purpose Pre-K classrooms serving students whose Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) require a more intensive, specialized setting. These classrooms are designed to provide intensive, individualized support within a low student-to-staff ratio environment, addressing the developmental, behavioral, communication, and learning needs of young children with disabilities. In this role, the teacher is responsible for designing and implementing individualized and group instruction that address goals listed on student's Individual Education Programs (IEP's), creating a structured and predictable classroom environment, and leading a team of Education Technicians. This role also serves as the primary point person and first line of support...

Job Description TITLE: Early Childhood Services Coordinator POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Early Childhood Special Education, the Early Childhood Services Coordinator serves as the primary point person for coaching, problem-solving, and day-to-day support within Early Childhood Special Education classrooms for children ages 35 across Portland Public Schools (PPS) and community-based partner programs participating in the district's mixed delivery early childhood system. The Coordinator is the first line of support for educators and building leaders, providing timely, responsive guidance when students or staff experience challenges, and ensuring that concerns are addressed proactively, consistently, and in alignment with best practice. As Portland Public Schools transitions responsibility for providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 35 from Child Development Services (CDS), the Early Childhood Services...

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 TITLE: Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (1 Year Only) - King Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a dynamic, friendly, student-centered English Language Arts teacher to join the teaching faculty at King Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will build and maintain an inclusive classroom environment that holds all students to high expectations and fosters individual growth. Additionally, this educator will collaborate closely with colleagues to implement high-quality instructional materials, monitor student progress, and design effective interventions for a diverse range of learners. This candidate will communicate and interact regularly with students, parents, colleagues, and community members to support student success. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices Understanding of...

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 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: 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 TITLE: Temporary Food Services Technician and Driver Central Kitchen POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a reliable Food Services Technician and Driver to temporarily support The Food Service Department. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate medium weight truck in picking up and delivering food and supplies from school to school Load and unload trucks and perform receiving duties for deliveries (delivery trucks such as PFG, Central Paper Products, Tractor Trailer deliveries, etc...) Perform maintenance work, services vehicles with gas and water Perform preventative maintenance on trucks and specialized kitchen equipment; this will include the ability to locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions and to test repaired equipment Oversee the cleaning of the Central Kitchen production areas in the building and groundskeeping of the building including shoveling and snow blowing Assure that appropriate health laws are followed in...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Educational Technician III - Community Partner Site (YFO) POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Educational Technician III for the Pre-K program at our Community Partner Site, Youth and Family Outreach (YFO). 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...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room - King Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: 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 they play in the experience of students within Portland Public Schools. Finally, is an integral member of King Middle School that serves as a support to students' holistic well-being. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Support and provide direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings to ensure achievement of academic goals Implement lesson plans and follow schedules...

Job Description TITLE: Administrative Assistant I (School Year) - King Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is the welcoming face of King Middle School. Duties include supporting building Administrators and the Co-curricular & Athletics Director in a bustling front office, as well as greeting families, assisting students, answering phones, organizing and maintaining files, maintaining the school's website, assisting with communication about transportation as needed, maintaining databases, and producing documents. The successful candidate will also support the Guidance Office with enrollments, transfers, exiting students, and maintenance of accurate student records. Familiarity and ease with technology is a must. Platforms include Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, and other internet-based sites used by the district, school, and Co-Curricular & athletics programs. This position serves as part of a team of front office staff, working collaboratively and with...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III - Deering High POSITION OVERVIEW: Deering High School is seeking Special Education Ed Tech III's to support special education classes and students at Deering High School. The selected candidates would collaborate closely with a Special Education Teacher while working 1-on-1 and in small groups with students. The position also includes mainstream "push-in" in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. The selected candidates will also be part of a solid group of Ed Techs in the building. ** There are openings in our Resource, Breathe, Functional Life Skills, and Functional Academics classrooms. ** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to manage data management systems, analyze, and synthesize data Ability to support teaching and learning Ability to manage and oversee school-wide testing procedures Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in an open, friendly,...