9 department head jobs found

Job Description School Controller/ Accounting Manager Full-time/ Full year We are seeking a dedicated, community-minded, and hands-on Controller to manage all financial and business operations for our non-profit high school. In this small-team role, you will roll up your sleeves to handle daily bookkeeping while providing the financial clarity needed to support our educational mission. You will own everything from tuition collection and accounts payable to non-profit fund accounting, board reporting, and annual audit preparation. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a stable, long standing, private Catholic college preparatory school. Located in Portland, Maine, Cheverus High School is a Private Catholic College Preparatory School sponsored by the Society of Jesus. We seek to hire and retain faculty and staff members who are passionate and proficient in their fields, who understand and embrace our school's mission, and who are committed to leading students...

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 REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT #57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087 Title: Food Service Kitchen Manager - Lyman Elementary School Reports to: School Nutrition Director Position Summary: Responsible for coordinating and supervising the day to day functions of the school kitchen to ensure a smooth and efficient operation Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent ServSafe Certification (within the first 6 months of employment) Prior relevant experience (preferred) Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) or ability to attain Skills/Abilities: Advanced math, reading and communication skills Advanced computer skills with the ability to learn various computer programs Ability to safely use all necessary kitchen equipment Advanced knowledge of weight scales and measurements Ability to read, follow and convert a recipe Ability to manage staff and foster a positive work environment...

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 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: Purchasing Manager Central Office POSITION OVERVIEW: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for organizing purchasing functions of Portland Public Schools, including managing the daily activities in purchasing for day-to-day and capital projects purchases, managing contracts including administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewing, filing, and evaluating for availability, price, term, and quality of products. The Purchasing Manager also coordinates the bid process and ensures compliance with procurement policy and conflict of interest policies and regulations. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead in developing a purchasing strategy; keep up with trends in procurement & purchasing Contract management to include all aspects (e.g. administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate) Negotiate or renegotiate and administer contracts with vendors Administer bidding process and contracts (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate...

Job Description TITLE: Facilities Manager Central Office POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the direction of Facilities leadership, the Facilities Manager supports the daily operation, maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality of Portland Public Schools facilities. This position provides operational oversight, staff support, work order coordination, vendor coordination, building inspections, and follow-through on assigned facilities priorities across the district. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate day-to-day facilities operations, including work orders, cleaning schedules, inspections, repairs, and operational concerns. Conduct regular site visits to assess building conditions, support staff, and identify custodial or maintenance issues requiring follow-up. Monitor safety, cleanliness, security, and functionality of interior and exterior spaces across district facilities. Support district custodial standards, inspections, staffing coverage, summer...

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 LOCATION: Old Orchard Beach High School POSITION TYPE AND STATUS: District Registrar / Student Services Administrative Assistant, 1 FTE Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, RSU 23 is a 700 student, three-school district seeking a District Registrar / Student Services Administrative Assistant to join our team. 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 Maintains or is eligible for Maine Department of Education Teaching Certificate Current and violation free Maine State CDL with school bus & passenger endorsements QUALIFICATIONS / JOB SUMMARY: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in office administration or related field preferred. Current State of Maine Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)...