POSITION OVERVIEW: High School Alternative Education Teacher – Portland High, 25-26 SY
Full-time Alternative Education Teacher needed to work in a well-established program at Portland High School, with students who need a different approach to completing high school requirements—specifically English and Social Studies. Student needs addressed through the program include: academic, attendance, language and behavior needs. Strong ability to work with at-risk populations is a must. Flexibility and experience with differentiation and multi-modal teaching strategies are helpful as students meet high school graduation standards. Experience collaborating with school counselors, social workers, special education and gen ed teachers, and administrators is a must.
To be considered for this position you must currently hold a valid MDOE teacher certificate with Social Studies and/or English endorsements.
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info).
- Maine State Teacher Certificate with either or both of the following endorsements (more info):
- 100 English (6-12)
- 200 Social Studies (6-12)
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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