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General Elementary Teacher, Grades K-2

Portland Public Schools, Maine
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025
    JobID: 4949

    Position Type:
    TEACHER-ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM/K-3
    Date Posted:
    3/19/2025
    Location:
    System Wide
    Date Available:
    08/25/2025
    Closing Date:
    04/30/2025

    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, 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. 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.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
    • Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
    • Understanding of the teaching/learning process.
    • Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
    • 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.

    EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor's degree in the applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
    • Experience with CKLA, EL-ELA and Illustrative Mathematics curricula is a plus.
    • Multilingual proficiency is a plus.

    CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization. Info here: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
    • Maine State General Elementary 020 (K-6) or 029 (PK-3). Info here: www.maine.gov/doe/cert/application
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    Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

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