Substitute Teachers - District Wide

Substitute Teachers – District Wide Title

Substitute Teacher (Per Diem) – District Wide

Substitute teachers are needed throughout the district at all levels to assist with daily classroom functions, implementing lesson plans, and monitoring and supporting students. There is availability in nearly all departments, but the particular areas of need include:
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), World Languages, and Special Education.

Interviews are scheduled approximately once per month, so please note that it may be several weeks until you hear from Human Resources about an appointment.

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info here - total cost is $70)
• At least two years of college (60 credits) preferred

• Less Than a Bachelor's Degree: $18.57 per hour
• Bachelor's Degree: $24.75 per hour
• Maine certified teacher or PPS retired teacher: $25.87 per hour

• This position is per diem, and not eligible for employer benefits
• Substitutes accrue Earned Paid Leave (EPL) as per Maine law:
  • 1 hour of leave for every 40 hours worked
  • More details can be found here

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.