TITLE: Long-Term Substitute 1st Grade Teacher (starting October 2026) - Talbot Community School
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Portland Public Schools seeks long-term substitute teacher for a 1st grade class at Talbot Community School during the fall of the 2026, starting in October. Under direction of the school principal, substitute plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
** This position is anticipated to begin in early October. **
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
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maine State Teacher Certificate with at least one of the following endorsements (more info):
- 020 (Elementary Teacher, K-6 or K-8)
- 029 (Early Elementary Teacher, PK-3)
- Maine State CHRC authorization (more info) **
- **if you already have an active teacher certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your teacher certification
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
- Schedule: School Year, Full Time, 1.0 FTE
- Assignment: Temporary (approx. dates of coverage = October 2026-TBD)
- Wage: $36.43 per hour (25-26 rate for LTS was $36.43 per hour so it will be slightly higher; teacher certification is required for this rate)
- Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here
ABOUT TALBOT:
Gerald E. Talbot Community School is a Pre-K through Grade 5 school of nearly 400 students named in honor of Gerald E. Talbot, one of the most cherished and respected community leaders in Portland, ME. We are proud of our diverse population of learners from around the world, who speak 23 different languages. Talbot is a Title I school and is also recognized by the MDOE as a community school, which means we focus on meeting not only the academic needs of our students but also their broader developmental needs, including ensuring their physical and mental health, promoting their social and community engagement and supporting and strengthening their families and neighborhood. In addition to housing one of the district's functional life skills (FLS) programs, our building is also shared with a branch of the Portland Public Library, a Greater Portland Health dental office, and space for the Recreation Department of Portland Parks and Recreation, including a community swimming pool.
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