Co-Curricular and Athletic Director - Deering High

Portland Public Schools

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Portland Public Schools’ Deering High School in Portland, Maine seeks a Co-Curricular Director to lead athletics and student activities, fostering equity, academic focus, and well-being under the Principal and district priorities.

The role oversees budgets, hires and evaluates coaches, ensures compliance with MPA/SMAA, collaborates with City Rec and boosters, and guides MTSS/PBIS implementation to strengthen school culture and student outcomes.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field or administration.
Five years of successful coaching experience.
School-based or district leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, oversees and manages the budget for athletics and activities.
Supervises, evaluates, and hires coaches/advisors.
Ensures compliance with Maine Principals Association (MPA) and SMAA.
Collaborates with City Rec department and other city staff for field time and space.
Oversees transportation for athletic events and field trips.
Attends district, state and league meetings representing the school.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Cultural Competence

Education

Master's degree

Coaching certification/experience

Tools

Maine Athletic Director Certification

Job description

Co-Curricular and Athletic Director - Deering High

Portland Public Schools Deering High School - Portland, Maine. Job ID 5935637. Application Deadline: Posted until filled. Posted: Sep 22, 2026 3:17 PM (UTC).

Job Description

Title: Co-Curricular and Athletic Director - Deering High School

POSITION OVERVIEW

Deering High School seeks a Co-Curricular Director to help lead a positive, inclusive, and academic-focused school community. Under the guidance of the Principal and aligned with the District strategic priorities, the Co-Curricular Director supports a culture of equity, academic excellence, and student well-being. Deering has a successful history of distributed leadership, meaning that you both will actively contribute to setting a vision and strategy for the school beyond your immediate areas of responsibility and that you will be asked to partner with all members of our school community as you lead.

Founded over 150 years ago, Deering High School has both a proud history and a vibrant modern identity. Today, it is recognized as one of the most diverse high schools north of Bostona distinction that our students, families, and staff consistently celebrate as a defining strength. We come together as "All One School," with record participation in clubs and athletics, a strong sense of community, and a shared pride in the dynamic student body we serve. We're "Minds On" in the classroom, offering a wide range of learning experiences to challenge students. Priorities for next year include systematic and strategic use of MTSS/PBIS to build culture and meet student needs, a focus on attendance, and continuing to strengthen "Minds On" learning and teaching.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, oversees and manages the budget for all athletics and activities.
Supervises, evaluates, and hires all coaches and advisors.
Administers all regulations of the Maine Principals Association (MPA) and Southern Maine Activities Association (SMAA) including student eligibility, all paperwork and permissions, policies, practices with the co-curricular department and coordination and collaboration with all league Co-Curricular Directors.
Collaborates and coordinates with the City Rec department and other City staff for field time, practice time and space availability.
Works with the athletic Booster organization.
Manages compliance with Title IX laws and regulations.
Oversees transportation for athletic events and field trips.
Attends local, district, state and league meetings - representing Portland High School.
Organizes events including Open Houses, meet the coaches, and other award events.
Understands and knows laws and regulations guiding work in schools including district policies.
The successful candidate must have the ability to use, navigate and learn several technology platforms in use by the district and the league.

Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Champions

Promote an inclusive school culture of diversity, equity, belonging, and anti-bias practice
Model cultural humility, ongoing personal reflection and growth, and a commitment to all cultures, languages, and identities
Recognize, respond to, and redress inequities and experiences that conflict with the district's vision of diversity, equity, and belonging

Culture & Community Builders

Build healthy, beneficial, and respectful relationships across the school community, including families and community members
Model ongoing self-awareness, self-reflection, and a mindset of continuous learning and development
Promote a positive and safe learning environment which embraces mutual respect and empowers all members of the learning community
Support the cultivation of a positive, inspiring, inclusive, and nurturing school culture, including the implementation of Culturally Responsive PBIS and Restorative Practices
Be an enthusiastic ambassador for and representative of the school across a range of settings, including occasionally representing the school at events

Instructional Leaders

Be a strong educator with a clear vision of ambitious teaching and learning in a variety of settings
Guide curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned to high standards and driven by data
Enact and spread the school's shared vision of instructional excellence and a culture of learning for both students and staff ,
Supervise and coach teachers, provide actionable feedback, and lead PD
Build capacity within school-based instructional leadership teams

Data Strategists

Support disciplined data collection, monitoring, analysis, and reporting routines, including reporting out by subgroups and overseeing test administration
Analyze data for all areas of responsibility and use data to set and monitor progress toward ambitious goals
Help instill and maintain a school-wide culture of ongoing use of data to inform decisions

Talent Managers

Support recruiting, hiring, development, and retention of strong and diverse staff
Accurately evaluate teacher performance against district tools and communicate feedback that yields actionable growth
Serve as a regular presence in classrooms to monitor and improve instructional effectiveness
Foster staff autonomy and ensure distributed leadership

Operations & Logistics Experts

Exhibit strong management skills, including effective verbal and written communications, engaging in difficult conversations, personal time management, project management, and meeting facilitation
Identify and respond to emergent school needs and provide real-time leadership during unplanned events or crises.
Manage day-to-day operations and systems for safety, efficiency, and learning, assuring adherence to policy and state and federal law
Support scheduling, facilities, and resource allocation to achieve building goals

COMPETENCIES

Change Agent Mindset: Sees education as a relentless effort towards improving students' lives, believing in their ability to make a difference and inspiring others to do the same; not satisfied with the status quo
Leadership Orientation: Takes strong and principled positions, leans into difficult conversations and decisions, balancing authority with humility, and encouraging innovation
Student-Centered: Keeps student needs central to every action and decision
Relationship-Oriented: Recognizes the deep importance of relationships, builds rapport and trust, navigates diverse personalities, and values authentic collaboration
Coaching Orientation: Champions and advocates for staff, provides actionable feedback, appreciates efforts, and views mistakes as learning opportunities
Resourceful: Optimizes available resources and networks confidently to broaden impact
Highly Responsive: Flexible and able to adjust when faced with unexpected, real-time problems
Strong Communicator: Shares clear, thoughtful, well-defined information, including in-depth data presentations, and synthesizes findings effectively

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of pertinent curriculum standards, techniques for integrating and adapting curriculum, and effective instructional practices
Understanding of the teaching and learning process, including the ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and trauma-informed practices that engage culturally diverse populations
Thorough knowledge of Portland Public Schools (PPS) policies and procedures and state and federal regulations and laws
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse stakeholders
Ability to motivate staff and foster strong morale and performance
Value for linguistic diversity; candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity
Ability to manage multiple work streams and projects effectively
Ability to serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal and as designated Administrator when needed

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in supervision, educational administration, school curriculum, or a closely related field
Five years of successful coaching experience
School-based or district leadership experience, preferred
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS