Substitute Teachers - District Wide

Young World Physical Education; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Earned Paid Leave (EPL)

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking substitute teachers to support classrooms district-wide. Positions are per diem and cover daily classroom functions, implementing lesson plans, and supervising students across multiple departments including ESOL, World Languages, and Special Education.

Interviews occur about once per month, so applicants may wait several weeks for a response from Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Two years of college (60 credits) preferred.
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization required (costs about $70).

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily classroom functions.
• Implement lesson plans.
• Monitor and support students across departments (ESOL, World Languages, Special Education).

Skills

ESOL

World Languages

Special Education

Education

Two years of college (60 credits)

Job description

Substitute Teachers – District Wide

Title

Substitute Teacher (Per Diem) – District Wide

Position Overview

Substitute teachers are needed throughout the district at all levels to assist with daily classroom functions, implementing lesson plans, and monitoring and supporting students. There is availability in nearly all departments, but the particular areas of need include: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), World Languages, and Special Education.

Note

Interviews are scheduled approximately once per month, so please note that it may be several weeks until you hear from Human Resources about an appointment.

Credential Requirements

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info here - total cost is $70)
• At least two years of college (60 credits) preferred

Hourly Rates for 2026-2027

• Less Than a Bachelor's Degree: $18.57 per hour
• Bachelor's Degree: $24.75 per hour
• Maine certified teacher or PPS retired teacher: $25.87 per hour

Benefits

• This position is per diem, and not eligible for employer benefits
• Substitutes accrue Earned Paid Leave (EPL) as per Maine law:
  • 1 hour of leave for every 40 hours worked
  • More details can be found here

EEO Statement

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.