POSITION OVERVIEW: 9th Grade Earth Science Teacher - Portland High, 25-26 SY
Portland High School is seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic individual with Physical Science certification to fill a 9th grade Earth Science position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of Earth Science, a genuine interest in working with a diverse student population, and a desire to collaborate as part of a freshman team. Willingness to teach a section of Freshman Seminar, a year-long class that focuses on helping students build academic and social skills is also required. Candidates should have experience in authentic and inquiry-based lesson planning and must be motivated to personalize learning for all students.
To be considered for this position you must currently hold a valid MDOE teacher certificate with Physical Science endorsement.
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
- Maine State Teacher Certificate with 350 Endorsement (Physical Science, 6-12) (more info)
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; contract currently under negotation as of May 2025)
- Salary based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
- Eligible for benefits as outlined here (may not be updated with 25-26 plan information or $ amounts)
ABOUT PORTLAND HIGH:
Portland High School has a culturally rich and diverse population of students. It is a 9-12 school with approximately 900 students. We seek candidates who are student-centered, flexible, energetic, team-oriented and able to make effective use of technology.
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