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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: 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,...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Social Emotional Learning Program Location:Shapleigh School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Social Emotional Learning program (ACHIEVE) who struggle with various functional and behavioral challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades 6-8 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work in small groups. At times, this person...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Social Emotional Learning Program Location:Shapleigh School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Social Emotional Learning program (ACHIEVE) who struggle with various functional and behavioral challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades 4-6 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At times, this...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Social Emotional Learning Program Location:Mitchell Elementary School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Social Emotional Learning program (ACHIEVE) who struggle with various functional and behavioral challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades K-3 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Functional Lifeskills Program Location:Shapleigh School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with 4-8th grade students in the Functional Lifeskills program who struggle with various functional challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades 4-8 grade with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At times, this person may need...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Functional Life skills Program Location:Mitchell Elementary School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Functional Lifeskills program who struggle with various functional challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades K-3 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At times, this person may need to...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Coordinator Moore Middle School POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the supervision and guidance of the building Principal, 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 Coordinator's role also directly supports the district's on-going focus on improving students' academic and social emotional outcomes and promoting equity. The 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 working in...

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: Physical Education Teacher, PK-5 - Ocean Ave Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative Physical Education teacher. The successful candidate will have experience creating strong student and parent relationships. A strong candidate will have demonstrated ability to plan collaboratively with other teachers and school-wide educators, and commitment to incorporating global perspectives and strengthening students' social/emotional education throughout the classroom and school. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Principal, the PE teacher: lans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student Supervises students in a variety of school related settings Monitors and evaluates student outcomes Communicates...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III - King Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a committed and collaborative Educational Technician III to support Special Education students at [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 individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings to ensure achievement of...

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 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 TITLE: 8th Grade Math Teacher - King Middle School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a skilled Math Teacher to join the teacher at King Middle School. We are looking specifically for educators with a demonstrated commitment to equitable teaching practices, a willingness to collaborate closely with others, and the ability to teach to high standards in a heterogeneous classroom. Experience with Illustrative Mathematics and working with Multilingual Learners are preferred assets. Under direction of the school Principal, the Math Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community....

Job Description Special Education Teacher - Resource Room - Student Support Reports To IEP Coordinator, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services Salary Range Salary Range: $57,392 - $109,152 annually, pursuant to the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Appendix I Salary Scale (2026-2027) Position Summary The Resource Room Teacher provides specially designed instruction and support to students whose social-emotional, self-regulation, executive functioning, communication, and learning needs impact their ability to fully access the general education environment. The Resource Program focuses on developing the foundational skills students need to successfully participate in school, build relationships, manage emotions, solve problems, and engage in learning. The teacher collaborates with students, families, educators, and related service providers to create individualized programming that promotes independence, resilience, self-awareness, and academic...

Job Description Special Education Teacher - Resource Room - Student Support Reports To IEP Coordinator, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services Salary Range Salary Range: $57,392 - $109,152 annually, pursuant to the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Appendix I Salary Scale (2026-2027) Position Summary The Resource Room Teacher provides specially designed instruction and support to students whose social-emotional, self-regulation, executive functioning, communication, and learning needs impact their ability to fully access the general education environment. The Resource Program focuses on developing the foundational skills students need to successfully participate in school, build relationships, manage emotions, solve problems, and engage in learning. The teacher collaborates with students, families, educators, and related service providers to create individualized programming that promotes independence, resilience, self-awareness, and academic...

Job Description Position Title: Pre K Ed Tech II Location: Mitchell School Reports To: Kendra Downs - Principal Position Start Date: August 26, 2026 Required Certification: Ed Tech II certification (or certifiable in the State of Maine) Application Deadline: As soon as qualified candidate is found The Kittery School District is currently seeking a full-time Pre K Ed Tech II at Mitchell School. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with early childhood students (Pre K-3). The candidate will be assisting and supporting the classroom teachers in creating a warm and caring environment for young children, implementing a researched based preschool curriculum, administering developmentally appropriate activities for their students and keeping confidential and accurate student records. Other essential duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, supervising indoor and outdoor...