Portland Public Schools

Teachers are the lifeblood of our district and are valued deeply for the incredible impacts they have on Portland's students and for the families we serve.

In Portland, teachers are provided the right combination of autonomy, support, resources, and time to be successful in growing students and to grow themselves as ever-developing professionals. Teachers have a real voice in Portland, and nothing we consider or do happens without their input. Teachers matter here, and we take very seriously for our students and families the need to recruit, hire, and retain at all times a diverse and talented staff.

A true testament to our district is the number of teachers who come to Portland and stay in Portland year after year. This is the place to be if you want to be your best, accomplish your best, and grow to and beyond your best!

The starting salary for a new teacher ranges from $49,690.00 (Bachelors Step 1) to $54,199.00 (Masters Step 1). 

For full salary, compensation, and benefits information, you can review our current contracts by clicking here.

Portland students benefit from high expectations, exciting programs, caring professionals, and a close-knit community. In Portland, we are committed to advancing equity and inclusion such that child is heard, is seen, and feels valued, and has fair access and opportunity to achieve social, academic, and personal success. We embrace relationship-building and restorative practices to help each child maximize their wellbeing, growth, and potential.

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Facebook for grades K-6.

Facebook for grades 7-12. 

Interested in working in Portland? Click here for our current openings or email email.

We also post job openings on ctreap.net and CEA.org.