What are the responsibilities and job description for the 7th Grade Math Teacher (Full Time) position at Portland Public Schools, Maine?
- 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 to give all students access to rigorous and engaging grade-level work
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to monitor, evaluate, and improve student outcomes through analysis of student work, adjustments in instruction, and shared teaching strategies
- Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
- Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
- Manages behavior in a way that aligns to school-wide expectations and protocols, and is clear, consistent, equitable, and student-centered
- Establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify
- Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices
- Experience with proficiency-based grading, including developing high-quality assessments aligned to student-friendly rubrics
- Strong understanding of the mechanics of effective pedagogy and experience using differentiation strategies to teach heterogeneous classes
- Demonstrated willingness to collaborate with colleagues, including ELL and Special Ed teachers, to design effective lessons and assessments
- Ability to teach with cultural humility, through questioning deeply held beliefs and viewpoints, and grappling with conflicting perspectives
- Willingness and ability to use technology to teach and communicate with students and families
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
- Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
- Bachelor's degree in the applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
- Master Degree preferred
- ESOL experience or certification (660 Endorsement) preferred
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info).
- Maine State Teaching Certificate with either of the following endorsements (more info):
- 300 Middle Level Math (5-8)
- 300 Secondary Math (6-12)
- 020 General Elementary (K-8 specifically)
- School-year position
- Permanent
- Full Time, 1.0 FTE
- Not eligible for overtime
JobID: 4987
Position Type:
TEACHER-MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM
TEACHER-MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM
Date Posted:
4/15/2025
4/15/2025
Location:
Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School
Date Available:
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
Closing Date:
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Light physical effort may be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as needed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as needed.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
ABOUT LINCOLN: Lincoln Middle School is in the midst of a transformation. We need educators who are excited to engage in reimagining and rebuilding our school’s identity to suit the students and staff here now. We have a diverse and amazing student population and an incredible core of educators deeply committed to the school community.
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