39 elementary school principal jobs found in Portland, ME

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Elementary School Principal - Lyseth Elementary, 25-26 SY Lyseth 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 Rowe as a place where students, families and educators feel safe and feel 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 the Portland Promise. This individual will recruit, retain and develop high-quality faculty and staff, and support all members of this...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Elementary School Principal - Rowe Elementary, 25-26 SY Rowe 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 Rowe as a place where students, families and educators feel safe and feel 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 the Portland Promise. This individual will recruit, retain and develop high-quality faculty and staff, and support all members of this diverse...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Elementary School Principal, Full Time (Multiple Openings) Portland Public Schools is currently seeking Principals for a number of elementary schools in Portland, Maine. Our elementary schools have been landmarks in the community for decades, and offer an expansive, academic education within a positive, inclusive setting supported by staff who are deeply committed to great student outcomes. For the Elementary School Principal role, we seek: 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 our elementary schools as a place where students, families and educators feel safe and feel a sense of belonging. The Principal is responsible for administering and supervising the overall school...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, Maine 04087 ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL - LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINE: Accepting complete online application packets until May 2, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must submit the following as part of their application for consideration: Completion of the online administrative application; Cover letter; Current resume; Official college transcripts; Three letters of reference; JOB DESCRIPTION: Line Elementary School seeks a highly skilled and experienced school administrator to lead its student-centered elementary school; serving 272 students in grades PreK-5. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and innovative educational leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to build consensus, an engaging personality, and a love of learning. Line Elementary School is a safe, respectful, and responsible...

Job Description SUMMARY: Responsible for providing assistance to the Principal in the administration of the total school program. Salary: $95,204 - $113,678 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!v ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Serves as administrative head of the school in the absence of the principal. Works with guidance counselors. Administers a program of student discipline and interacts with students to encourage positive performance. Monitors pupil attendance. Deals with truancy issues. Assists with staff evaluation and supervision. Manages building...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Middle School ESOL Teacher (Full Time) - King Middle, 25-26 SY Under the direction of the school Principal, the ESOL Teacher pland and provides for rigorous, engaging, and joyful learning experiences for all students. The teacher fosters an environment that supports the intellectual, physical, social and emotional wellness and development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. In addition to supporting students' growth and well-being, also creates, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students' varying learning needs. The teacher monitors and evaluates student growth and outcomes against using standards based curriculum and guidelines. The teacher is an integral member of the King Middle School community that serves as a support to students' holistic well-being; teachers at Portland Public Schools thrive by having the opportunity to collaborate with students' families and caregivers and...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Multi-Age Classroom Teacher, K-5 (Full Time) - Cliff Island School, 25-26 SY** Portland Public Schools is seeking a passionate, caring, and competent grade K-5 multi-age classroom teacher to maximize academic and social-emotional learning success in a small, cohesive learning environment for students within our one-room schoolhouse on Cliff Island. Candidate should possess successful experience creating a caring and inclusive community of learners coupled with positive and effective classroom management practices. Candidate should have a strong background in standards-based mathematics instruction & assessment with preferred experience using the IM Mathematics program, as well as a strong background in standards-based literacy instruction and assessment with preferred experience using the K-2 Core Knowledge in Language Arts program for K-2 and EL English Language Arts K-5 modules. Knowledge and background with implementing Wabanaki...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Pre-K Ed Tech II or III (Part Time) - PATHS PATHS is seeking a kind and competent Ed Tech II or Ed Tech III to support the onsite Pre-K Program for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Under the direction of the Principal, the selected candidate assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Duties involve helping with lunch prep and clean up duties for Pre-K students, shared monitoring of students in the classroom and at recess, and assisting with general classroom management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Applicants must have the ability to support and supervise play and learning with Pre-K children in the classroom and on the playground Applicants must be able to lift up to 35 pounds Applicants must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, and operating and maintenance instructions Applicants must have the ability to interact with staff,...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Middle School Librarian (Part Time) - King Middle, 25-26 SY Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified librarian to run innovative library media programs to support learning and curriculum at King Middle School. Under the general direction of the Principal, the selected candidate will plan, organize, and administer the library media center program in the assigned school. They will also teach a combination of library sciences, media literacy, and STEM/ Science, in collaboration with Science and Library Science Team. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with adults and children Strong equity focus, awareness of personal bias and orientation of cultural humility, and a commitment to challenging personal perspectives and deepening self-awareness Demonstrated conviction about high expectations for all students Experience with...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: 7th Grade Math Teacher (Full Time) - Lincoln Middle, 25-26 SY Portland Public Schools is hiring a 7th grade Math Teacher to join the teaching faculty at Lincoln Middle school. We are seeking a teacher 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. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 Implements state learning standards and Lincoln curricula and assessments...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Multilingual Ed Tech III, Portuguese (Full Time) - King Middle At the direction of the Principal, assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well being of our native Portuguese speaking multilingual learners. 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 speak both Portuguese and English fluently Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, or employees Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in an open, friendly, business-like manner EDUCATION,...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: 3rd Grade Teacher (Full Time) - Reiche Community School, 25-26 SY Located in the West End, Howard C. Reiche Community School provides a challenging curriculum for its diverse student population, in which over 22 nations are represented and 29 languages are spoken. Reiche is the first teacher-led and teacher-governed school in the state of Maine. Instead of a traditional principal, Lead Teachers, four committees, and a Leadership Team collaborate with parents to ensure our vision and values are reflected in our school community. For the 2025-2026 school year, Reiche is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative 3rd Grade teacher to join our team. We seek a teacher who has a passion for working with children, brings an equity-oriented approach to their instruction, and holds all students to high expectations. Strong candidates will have experience in conducting rigorous inquiry-based instruction across content areas. We seek a...

Job Description ABOUT DEERING: Deering is a comprehensive public high school serving about 800 students. As the most diverse school in Maine, we are committed to disrupting inequities in our community by creating a joyful place of learning designed to ensure that every student succeeds. As part of Portland Public Schools, Deering promotes district goals as outlined in the Portland Promise, and is guided by our district's Instructional Vision, which prioritizes inclusive classroom environments, active learning, high expectations, culturally responsive teaching, an assets-based approach, collaboration, and assessments for learning. POSITION OVERVIEW: High School Math Teacher (Full Time, 1.0 FTE) - Multiple Openings Deering is hiring mulitple full-time Math Teachers to join our team. We are seeking Math Teachers 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...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Secondary Special Education Coordinator (Full Time, 1.0 FTE) - Moore Middle, 25-26 SY 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' emerging 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...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Ed Ed Tech III, Resource Room (Full Time) - Moore Middle, 25-26 SY Under the direction of the Principal, Ed Tech 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 s/he plays in the experience of students within Portland Public Schools. Finally, is an integral member of Moore Middle School that serves as a support to students' holistic well-being; teachers at Portland Public Schools thrive by having the opportunity to collaborate with students' families and caregivers and all relevant stakeholders in support of students' learning and social-emotional needs. ESSENTIAL...

Job Description ABOUT MOORE & PPS: Lyman Moore Middle School is one of three middle schools serving the diverse and amazing student population in Portland. At Moore we believe that each individual brings skills, talents, and gifts to our community. When we learn to put these skills, talents, and gifts together we are able to accomplish more as a community. So, you are Moore, and we are MOORE TOGETHER. Located two hours north of Boston, Portland is a progressive and vibrant community where the possibilities for living an active, balanced and engaged life is at your fingertips. Portland Public Schools is a cornerstone of our community. We are the largest public school district in Maine and the most diverse district in northern New England with more than 60 world languages spoken by our students and families. This is an exciting time to join the Portland Public Schools. The district is deep into the implementation of the Portland Promise, with a focus on the Equity goal,...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: 1st Grade Teacher (Full Time, 1.0 FTE) - Ocean Ave Elementary Our team is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative classroom teacher. Ocean Avenue School is the first and only PYP International Baccalaureate school in Maine. A strong candidate will have demonstrated ability to plan collaboratively with other teachers and school-wide educators; demonstrated experience in conducting rigorous inquiry-based instruction across content areas; and commitment to incorporating global perspectives and strengthening students' social/emotional education throughout the classroom and school. Evidence of raising academic achievement in reading and mathematics, including differentiation of instruction is a must. The successful candidate will have experience creating strong student and parent relationships. Candidates who speak a second language are encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direction of the school principal: Plans...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES: General Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5 Portland Public Schools is seeking energetic, enthusiastic, and creative classroom teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Strong candidates will have demonstrated ability to plan collaboratively with other teachers and school-wide educators; demonstrated experience in conducting rigorous inquiry-based instruction across content areas; and commitment to incorporating global perspectives and strengthening students' social/emotional education throughout the classroom and school. Evidence of raising academic achievement in reading and mathematics, including differentiation of instruction is a must. Successful candidates will also have experience creating strong student and parent relationships. Under direction of the Principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical,...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES: General Elementary Teacher, Grades K-2 Portland Public Schools is seeking energetic, enthusiastic, and creative classroom teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Strong candidates will have demonstrated ability to plan collaboratively with other teachers and school-wide educators; demonstrated experience in conducting rigorous inquiry-based instruction across content areas; and commitment to incorporating global perspectives and strengthening students' social/emotional education throughout the classroom and school. Evidence of raising academic achievement in reading and mathematics, including differentiation of instruction is a must. Successful candidates will also have experience creating strong student and parent relationships. Under direction of the Principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical,...

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: Lead Teacher, Grades K-5 . Located in the West End, Howard C. Reiche Community School provides a challenging curriculum for its diverse student population, in which over 22 nations are represented and 29 languages are spoken. Reiche is the first teacher-led and teacher-governed school in the state of Maine. Instead of a traditional principal, Lead Teachers, four committees, and a Leadership Team collaborate with parents to ensure our vision and values are reflected in our school community. The time allocation for this role is split between serving as a Lead Teacher in the building and as a classroom teacher (classroom assignment TBD based on candidate experience and needs in the building). This position also receives a Teacher Leader stipend for extended school-day and work-year responsibilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: + Vision Develops, advocates, and enacts a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality...