Position Type: TEACHER-MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM

Date Posted: 8/5/2025

Location: Lincoln Middle School

Date Available: 08/25/2025

Closing Date: 08/10/2025 TITLE: 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher - Lincoln Middle

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered English Language Arts teacher to join our teaching faculty at Lincoln Middle School. The successful candidate will be adept at providing an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the academic, social and emotional development of individuals that ensure equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and adjusting curricular and instructional materials to monitor student progress and meet the needs of a range of learners. Communicating and interacting with students, parents, colleagues and community members are essential in this role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices Understanding of the teaching/learning process Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education Ability to infuse technology into curriculum Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: 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 CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info) Maine State Teaching Certificate with one of the following endorsements (more info): Elementary 020 (K-8) English 100 (5-8)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: School-year position Permanent Full Time, 1.0 FTE Salaried position, not eligible for overtime Covered under the PEA contract (see 2022-2025 CBA here; new contract forthcoming) Salary based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT LINCOLN:

Lincoln Middle School is in the midst of a transformation. We need educators who are excited to engage in reimagining and rebuilding our school's identity to suit the students and staff here now. We have a diverse and amazing student population and an incredible core of educators deeply committed to the school community.

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.