Long-Term 7th–8th Grade ELA Teacher (Fall 2026)

Portland Public Schools; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,460 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks a long-term substitute teacher for 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts at Lincoln Middle School during the fall of 2026, starting mid-September. The successful candidate will support equitable access to learning opportunities and adapt curricular materials to meet diverse learner needs.

The role requires developing instructional materials, monitoring progress, and maintaining strong communication with students, parents and staff to foster a positive learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes multilingual candidates bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adjust curricular and instructional materials to monitor student progress.
• Create an environment conducive to academic, social, and emotional development for all learners.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and community members to support learning.

Skills

PPS curriculum understanding

Teaching/learning process

Multicultural education

Technology integration

Stakeholder communication

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Diversity emphasis / multilingual value

Job description

Portland Public Schools seeks a long-term substitute teacher for 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts at Lincoln Middle School during the fall of 2026, starting mid-September. The successful candidate will support equitable access to learning opportunities and adapt curricular materials to meet diverse learner needs.

The role requires developing instructional materials, monitoring progress, and maintaining strong communication with students, parents and staff to foster a positive learning