56 jobs found in Portland, ME

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 POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Teacher, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support (Breathe Program) - Moore Middle Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified special educator for our Breathe Program at Lyman Moore Middle School. The Special Education Teacher works with Breathe Program students in both the mainstream and Special Education setting, and collaborates with the Program Social Worker to determine optimal programming for students. The 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 manager for each student, overseeing IEPs and conducting IEP...

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...

Job Description **Beginning with the 2026-27 School Year** GRADE 7 MATH TEACHER Greely Middle School 6-8 Qualifications: A valid Maine Department of Education teaching certificate with the proper endorsement is required. Application Deadline is: Friday, April 3, 2026 or until suitable candidate is found When applying for this position, you will be required to upload the following documents in Word or pdf format: Resume Cover Letter Philosophy of Teaching Transcripts MSAD #51 includes the towns of Cumberland and North Yarmouth. The district educates 2,239 students. MSAD #51 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description **Beginning with the 2026-27 School Year** GRADE 8 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Greely Middle School 6-8 Qualifications: A valid Maine Department of Education teaching certificate with the proper endorsement is required. Application Deadline is: Friday, April 3, 2026 or until suitable candidate is found When applying for this position, you will be required to upload the following documents in Word or pdf format: Resume Cover Letter Philosophy of Teaching Transcripts MSAD #51 includes the towns of Cumberland and North Yarmouth. The district educates 2,239 students. MSAD #51 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description **Beginning with the 2026-27 School Year** SCIENCE TEACHER Greely High School Qualifications: A valid 350 - Physical Science (6-12) teaching certificate issued by the Maine Department of Education is required. A dual certification with both 350 - Physical Science (6-12) and 395 - Life Science (6-12) is preferred. Application Deadline is: Friday, April 3, 2026 or until suitable candidate is found When applying for this position, you will be required to upload the following documents in Word or pdf format: Resume Cover Letter Philosophy of Teaching Transcripts MSAD #51 includes the towns of Cumberland and North Yarmouth. The district educates 2,239 students. MSAD #51 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description PRINCIPAL Greely Middle School 6-8 MSAD #51 seeks a new school leader for Greely Middle School, which includes 520 students and 80 staff at grades 6-8. Our next middle school principal demonstrates knowledge and understanding of 21st Century middle level learners and engages staff in working collectively on behalf of all students as they attain their personal best. Qualifications: A valid Maine Department of Education administrator certificate, with the proper endorsement, is required. Prior experience in school leadership preferred. Application Deadline is: Friday, March 27, 2026 or until suitable candidate is found When applying for this position, you will be required to upload the following documents in Word or pdf format: Resume Cover Letter Philosophy of Leadership Transcripts MSAD #51 includes the towns of Cumberland and North Yarmouth. The district educates 2,234 students. MSAD #51 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description Principal - Yarmouth High School The Yarmouth School Department is seeking highly motivated candidates for the Principal position at Yarmouth High School. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, innovative educational leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to build consensus and promote equity, an engaging personality, and a love of learning. Qualifications: Master's degree or higher; Current and valid certification as a Maine High School Principal; Five (5) years of successful school administrative experience (high school experience preferred); Experience as a high school educator; Experience facilitating communication between groups and group decision-making; Effective administrative and management skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the effective utilization of technology and information management tools. Yarmouth High School is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, with a...

Job Description Old Orchard Beach / Saco Adult Education 28 Jameson Hill Rd. Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 POSITION TITLE: Evening Administrative Assistant - Part Time POSITION: Evening Administrative Assistant position sets up classrooms and welcomes students and teachers into our evening classes. No benefits are attached to this position. Training provided. Once hired, the employee may attend one free course per semester, not to exceed $150 per course, provided coverage is available (max: 3 free classes per year). DUTIES: Greeting/directing teachers and helping them get audio/visual components set up. Greeting/directing students to their classes, answering phone calls, and taking registrations/payments for courses. SALARY AND SCHEDULE: $17.60/hour. Four evenings (M-Th) per week from 4 PM to 8 PM. This is a school year position (Sep-June). Start times and evening shifts may vary depending on program needs. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Excellent communication,...

Job Description Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator - starting July 1 MSAD 6 is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as our Coordinator for special education services for approximately 130 children who are ages 3 and 4. This position will provide leadership and consultation to general and special educators and administrators in our schools, in Community Partner sites, and other early childhood settings within our district towns; supervise and evaluate special education staff; lead the assessment and transition processes; ensure legal compliance. design and lead professional development; and foster strong instructional skills in a play-based learning environment. This is a 215-day contract. Applicants for this position must have a master's degree, Maine State Certification preferably a #030 or #035 (those certified as an #040 or #045 will be considered); 5 or more years of experience with children in pre-school or early elementary school; and 5 or more years experience...

Job Description Alternative Education Director starting July 1 MSAD 6 is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as our Alternative Education Director for our 75 student high school alternative education program located at our Frank Jewett School in Buxton Maine. The director will provide the administrative leadership of the district's Alternative Education Programs, including the daily management functions. The successful candidates will foster a strong sense of community for staff, students and families; supervise and evaluate staff; design and facilitate professional learning opportunities and foster strong instructional skills in an experiential learning environment. Applicants for this position must have a masters degree; Maine State Certification preferably a #040; experience with at-risk or alternative education students; and 5 or more years experience in school leadership, administration, or special education. Preference to applicants with evidence of a strong desire to...

Job Description Special Education Educational Technician I, II or III Salary Range: Ed Tech I - III $19.50 - $29.63 Positions available throughout the District All backgrounds welcome! A college degree is preferred, but not required. Advancement opportunities available at all levels. BCBA Supervision hours provided for Ed Tech IIIs enrolled in an approved course of study. 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