Dynamic ELA Teacher (1-Year Contract)

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks a dynamic, student-centered English Language Arts teacher for Moore Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will foster an inclusive classroom that holds high expectations and supports growth for a diverse student body.

The educator will collaborate with colleagues to implement quality instructional materials, monitor progress, and design interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome.
• Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Build an inclusive classroom environment with high expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement high-quality instructional materials and monitor progress.
• Design effective interventions for diverse learners and communicate with students, parents, and community.
• Maintain regular communication with students, parents, colleagues, and community members to support student success.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge PPS

Teaching/learning process

Multicultural education

Technology integration

Collaboration with staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Additional combinations of education/experience

Linguistic diversity valued

Job description

Portland Public Schools seeks a dynamic, student-centered English Language Arts teacher for Moore Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will foster an inclusive classroom that holds high expectations and supports growth for a diverse student body.

The educator will collaborate with colleagues to implement quality instructional materials, monitor progress, and design interventions.