High School Alternative Ed Teacher - Portland High, 25-26 SY

Portland Public Schools; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated High School Alternative Education Teacher to join their team. This role focuses on providing tailored educational experiences for students who require alternative approaches to meet graduation standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with at-risk populations and possess the flexibility to adapt teaching strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students while collaborating with a diverse team of educators in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid MDOE teacher certificate with Social Studies and/or English endorsements.
• Experience with at-risk populations and collaboration with educational staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and Social Studies to high school students needing alternative education.
• Implement multi-modal teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Skills

Differentiation

Multi-modal teaching strategies

Collaboration with counselors

Working with at-risk populations

Education

Maine State Teacher Certificate

Social Studies endorsement

English endorsement

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW: High School Alternative Education Teacher – Portland High, 25-26 SY

Full-time Alternative Education Teacher needed to work in a well-established program at Portland High School, with students who need a different approach to completing high school requirements—specifically English and Social Studies. Student needs addressed through the program include: academic, attendance, language and behavior needs. Strong ability to work with at-risk populations is a must. Flexibility and experience with differentiation and multi-modal teaching strategies are helpful as students meet high school graduation standards. Experience collaborating with school counselors, social workers, special education and gen ed teachers, and administrators is a must.

To be considered for this position you must currently hold a valid MDOE teacher certificate with Social Studies and/or English endorsements.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info).
• Maine State Teacher Certificate with either or both of the following endorsements (more info):
  • 100 English (6-12)
  • 200 Social Studies (6-12)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

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

ABOUT PORTLAND HIGH:
Portland High School has a culturally rich and diverse population of students. It is a 9-12 school with approximately 900 students. We seek candidates who are student-centered, flexible, energetic, team-oriented and able to make effective use of technology.

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