6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher - King Middle

Position Type:

TEACHER-MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM

Date Posted:

9/8/2025

Location:

King Middle School

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Open until filled

POSITION OVERVIEW: 6th Grade School English Language Arts Teacher - King Middle

We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered English Language Arts teacher to join our teaching faculty at King 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

Full time, 1.0 FTE

Permanent

Salaried position, not eligible for overtime

Covered under the PEA contract (see 2025-2028 CBA here

Salary based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA

Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT KING:

A School for All: King Middle School is one of three public middle schools in the city of Portland, Maine. Our school has a rigorous curriculum that promotes a high level of student engagement through real-world learning. It has strong fieldwork and service components that connect our students to the greater community. At King, we are committed to the belief that every student can and should achieve at a high level. We are proud to cater to a diverse group of 500 students, hailing from various racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. With over half of our students living in multilingual households and representing 29 different birth nations, King isn't just a school-it's a reflection of our global community. As an Expeditionary Learning School, King Middle School students engage in ten-to-twelve week experiential learning expeditions. Learning expeditions are long-term, in-depth, interdisciplinary studies into real world compelling topics. Students at King engage in two different learning expeditions per year, one in the fall and one in the spring.

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.