• Job Description

  Req#: 5128
  Position Type:
  TEACHER-HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM/ SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADES 9-12
  
  
  Date Posted:
  6/2/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Deering High School
  
  
  Date Available:
  08/25/2025
  
  
  Closing Date:
  06/30/2025
  
  
  Implementing state learning standards and Deering curricula and assessments to give all students access to rigorous and engaging grade-level work.
  Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve student outcomes through analysis of student work, adjustments in instruction, and shared teaching strategies.
  Managing behavior in a way that aligns to school-wide expectations and protocols, and is clear, consistent, equitable, and student-centered.
  Establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
  Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
  Experience with proficiency-based grading, including developing high-quality assessments aligned to student-friendly rubrics.
  Demonstrated willingness to collaborate with colleagues, including ELL and Special Ed teachers, to design effective lessons and assessments.
  Ability to teach with cultural humility, through questioning deeply held beliefs and viewpoints, grappling with conflicting perspectives, considering contextualization and causation, developing a sense of chronology, and engaging in decolonization.
  Willingness and ability to use technology to teach and communicate with students and families.
  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.
  Bachelor's degree in the applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
  Master Degree preferred.
  Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
  Maine State Teacher Certificate with 200 Endorsement (Social Studies, 7-12) (more info)
  POSITION OVERVIEW: High School Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated Opening at Deering High, 25-26 SY
  
  Deering is hiring a full-time Social Studies teacher to join our team. We are seeking a Social Studies teacher with a demonstrated commitment to equitable teaching practices, a willingness to collaborate closely with others, and the ability to teach to high standards in a heterogeneous classroom. ESOL certification is a valuable plus.
  As part of Portland Public Schools, Deering promotes district goals as outlined in the district's Strategic Plan which prioritizes inclusive classroom environments, active learning, high expectations, culturally responsive teaching, an assets-based approach, collaboration, and assessments for learning.
  
  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  • Implementing state learning standards and Deering curricula and assessments to give all students access to rigorous and engaging grade-level work.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve student outcomes through analysis of student work, adjustments in instruction, and shared teaching strategies.
  • Managing behavior in a way that aligns to school-wide expectations and protocols, and is clear, consistent, equitable, and student-centered.
  • Establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  
  • Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
  • Experience with proficiency-based grading, including developing high-quality assessments aligned to student-friendly rubrics.
  • Demonstrated willingness to collaborate with colleagues, including ELL and Special Ed teachers, to design effective lessons and assessments.
  • Ability to teach with cultural humility, through questioning deeply held beliefs and viewpoints, grappling with conflicting perspectives, considering contextualization and causation, developing a sense of chronology, and engaging in decolonization.
  • Willingness and ability to use technology to teach and communicate with students and families.
  • 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 the applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
  • Master Degree preferred.
  
  CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
  • Maine State Teacher Certificate with 200 Endorsement (Social Studies, 7-12) (more info)
  
  ABOUT DEERING:
  
  We are a comprehensive public high school serving about 900 students. As the most diverse school in Maine, we are committed to disrupting inequities in our community by creating a joyful place of learning designed to ensure that every student succeeds.
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  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.
  
  
  

• About the company

  Portland Public Schools is the public school district in Portland, Maine, United States.

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