Frontline Applicant Tracking - Portland Public Schools

Openings as of 4/26/2025

Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift (Full Time) - Floater

JobID: 4883

Position Type:
  CUSTODIAL/BUILDING CUSTODIAN


Date Posted:
  12/31/2024


Location:
  System Wide


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  05/15/2025


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POSITION OVERVIEW: Building Custodian II, 2nd Shift (Full Time) - Floater

Under the direction of the Head Custodian, the selected candidate will clean, empty trash, dust, mop, disinfect, wash, polish, wipe, paint, remove/shovel snow, receive/stock supplies, strip/wax floors, use lifting/moving equipment, operate machinery, make deliveries, replace light bulbs, work from ladders, report hazards, secure the building and perform other custodial tasks as trained and assigned.

The selected candidate will have the knowledge, skill and abilities highlighted in the job description as well as a high school diploma or GED. The selected candidate will be required to perform manual labor including, but not limited to, lifting a minimum of 50 lbs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, bending, climbing and repetitive motion. Successful candidate will have to pass a post-offer physical.

WORK HOURS: Monday–Friday, 2:30–11:00 PM.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
• English language proficiency required.
• Multilingual proficiency preferred. 

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization. Total cost: $70. More info here. 
 
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
 
• Year-round position
• Full time, 1.0 FTE
• Permanent
• Overtime eligible
 

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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Full Time) - Multiple Openings System Wide, 25-26 SY

JobID: 5054

Position Type:
  STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST


Date Posted:
  4/18/2025


Location:
  System Wide


Date Available:
  08/25/2025


Closing Date:
  05/15/2025


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POSITION OVERVIEW: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Full Time) - Mulitple Openings System Wide, 25-26 SY

Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified, collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team for the upcoming school year. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent professional judgment, and clear, effective communication skills, in order to work successfully with parents and teams of school-based and interdisciplinary professionals. The BCBA will provide behavior analytic services in support of  students requiring this service, as well as professional development and oversight of staff who provide behavioral programming. Experience and interest in working with diverse populations and English Learners is highly preferred. 
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
• Work with district programs (for students with low-incidence disabilities) to fully integrate evidence-based practices in the area of behavior into the structure and approach of the classrooms
• Provide behavioral coaching and modeling for district programs
• Support the completion of functional behavior assessments, and the development of positive support plans, for students across the district, as needed
• Collaborate with other school and district staff, as needed, to ensure that the behavioral and functional needs of students across the district are met
• In collaboration with special education coordinators and case managers, ensure accuracy and timeliness of required documentation associated with the development of IEPs for students served
• Ensure accuracy of student and program-level behavioral data
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Directors of Student Support Services, as well as the Director, to analyze data, and review processes, patterns and trends to inform program development
• Provide professional development in the area of behavioral intervention and programming for staff across the district, as needed
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay connected to best practices and new developments in the field
• Participate positively and effectively in grade-level, team, school- and district-level meetings and workgroups
• Demonstrate a collaborative, problem-solving orientation during all meetings, with a focus on getting to a solution that is best for the student
• Develop strong, positive relationships, and with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 
• Interventions and strategies to promote social and emotional functioning and mental health
• Biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on behavior and learning
• Principles for working with diverse student and community populations
• Strategies to develop collaboration between families and schools
• Evidence-based school practices that promote learning and mental health
• Principles and research related to resilience, social and emotional learning, multi-tiered prevention and intervention
• Varied models of consultation, communication, collaborative problem-solving (including active listening skills), and counseling
• Research design, statistics, measurement, varied data collection and analysis techniques, and program evaluation sufficient for understanding research and interpreting data in applied settings
• Ethical, legal, and professional standards
• Design and expectations of general and special education across the district
 
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
 
• Master’s degree in education, behavior intervention, or related field
 
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• Current license as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (more info)
 
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
 
• School-year position
• Permanent
• Full Time, 1.0 FTE
• Not eligible for overtime
 
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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, sexual orientation, marital/civil union 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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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Speech-Language Pathologist (Full Time) - Multiple Openings, 25-26 SY

JobID: 5044

Position Type:
  STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/SPEECH THERAPIST


Date Posted:
  4/18/2025


Location:
  System Wide


Date Available:
  08/25/2025


Closing Date:
  05/15/2025


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POSITION OVERVIEW: Speech-Language Pathologist (Full Time) - Multiple Openings, 25-26 SY
 
Portland Public Schools is seeking an innovative ASHA-Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide speech and language services for students at schools within the Portland Public School District. The SLP will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team of teachers, ed-techs, social workers, occupational therapists and physical therapists. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
• Assess all areas of speech and language development, provide direct instruction to students, and consult to team members in a collaborative manner
• Develop goals & Individualized Education Plans consistent with state/federal laws and regulations, provide case management for students with speech/language disabilities, and implement programs in the least restrictive environment appropriate for the student
• Implement programs in the least restrictive environment appropriate for the student
 
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: 
 
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working within the public school environment
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
 
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info).
• Either or both of the following:
  • Maine State Certification 293 (Speech and Hearing Clinician, K-12) (more info)
  • Maine State Speech Pathologist License (more info)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
 
• School-year position
• Permanent
• Full Time, 1.0 FTE
• Not eligible for overtime
 

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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, sexual orientation, marital/civil union 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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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Speech-Language Pathologist, Elementary FLS Program (Full Time) - System Wide, 25-26 SY

JobID: 5045

Position Type:
  STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/SPEECH THERAPIST


Date Posted:
  4/18/2025


Location:
  System Wide


Date Available:
  08/25/2025


Closing Date:
  05/15/2025


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POSITION OVERVIEW: Speech-Language Pathologist, Elementary Functional Life Skills Program (Full Time) - System Wide, 25-26 SY
 
Portland Public Schools is seeking an innovative ASHA-Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide speech and language services for students in our Functional Life Skills Program. The SLP will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team of teachers, ed-techs, social workers, occupational therapists and physical therapists. 
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
• Assess all areas of speech and language development, provide direct instruction to students, and consult collaboratively with team members
• Develop goals & Individualized Education Plans consistent with state/federal laws and regulations, provide case management for students with speech/language disabilities, and implement programs in the least restrictive environment appropriate for the student
• Work collaboratively with team members and provide direct and group therapy to support functional communication and feeding skills
• Provides services to a diverse student population ranging from Pre-K through 5th grade with a variety of diagnoses, including, but not limited to: Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delays, Down syndrome, nonverbal/verbal ASD, other health impairment, Epilepsy, ADHD, Deaf/Blind, dysphagia and genetic disorders
 
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
 
• Specific experience with alternative and augmentative communication systems and feeding/swallowing therapy required
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in the public school environment, and experience with functional life skills and/or complex communication profiles
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
 
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• Either or both of the following:
  • Maine State Certification 293 (Speech and Hearing Clinician, K-12) (more info)
  • Maine State Speech Pathologist License (more info)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
 
• School-year position
• Permanent
• Full Time, 1.0 FTE
• Not eligible for overtime
 
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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Substitute Teachers - System Wide

JobID: 4660

Position Type:
  SUBSTITUTES


Date Posted:
  8/1/2024


Location:
  System Wide


Date Available:
  09/03/2024


Closing Date:
  Open until filled


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Substitute teachers needed throughout the district at all levels to assist with daily classroom functions, implementing lesson plans, monitoring and supporting students.  Special areas of need are for Bayside Learning Community, English Language Learners, Foreign Languages, and Special Education. 
 
 
Interviews for becoming a sub will not take place until the end of September.
 
 
 
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization.  Cost $70.  Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html
• Minimum 2 years of college (60 credits).





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Elementary School Lunch / Recess Aides (Part Time) - Multiple Openings

JobID: 5018

Position Type:
  SUBSTITUTES/LUNCH AIDE


Date Posted:
  4/9/2025


Location:
  System Wide


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Hiring thru 24-25 SY


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POSITION OVERVIEW: Elementary School Lunch/Recess Aide (Part Time) - Multiple Openings
Elementary Schools throughout the Portland Public School District are regularly seeking Lunch / Recess Aides to provide support for students during lunch and recess each day. Duties include monitoring the cafeteria during lunch and outdoor spaces (playgrounds, fields, sports courts) and/or classrooms during recess. 

SCHEDULE: The days and hours of this position will vary based on the needs of the specific school, but a typical schedule would be 5 days per week for 2-3 hours per day.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info).
• High School Diploma.





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Substitute Nurses (Part Time) - District Wide

JobID: 4603

Position Type:
  SUBSTITUTES/NURSE SUB


Date Posted:
  12/3/2024


Location:
  System Wide


Closing Date:
  until filled


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Substitute school nurse needed to serve various schools in the  Portland Public School District. Must be a Registered Nurse.  Responsibilities include assessment and treatment for injury and illness, medication administration, assistance managing and monitoring chronic illnesses such as diabetes and asthma, and various nursing services depending on the school.  Must have a desire to work with children and/or adolescents and an understanding of nursing care for children and adolescents.
 

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization.  Cost $70.  Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

General Elementary Teacher, Grades K-2 - Multiple Openings, 25-26 SY

JobID: 4949

Position Type:
  TEACHER-ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM/K-3


Date Posted:
  3/19/2025


Location:
  System Wide


Date Available:
  08/25/2025


Closing Date:
  05/04/2025


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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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Openings as of 4/26/2025

General Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5 - Multiple Opening, 25-26 SY

JobID: 4950

Position Type:
  TEACHER-ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM/K-5


Date Posted:
  3/19/2025


Location:
  System Wide


Date Available:
  08/25/2025


Closing Date:
  05/04/2025


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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, 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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