Building Substitute

POSITION: Building Substitute- Middle School

Portland Public Schools’ seeks innovative and passionate education substitutes to join our team at the Middle School to support the educational experience for our students and staff.

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

Current ESS/WillSub substitutes or willing to become a ESS/WillSub substitute

Michigan Teacher Substitute Permit

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:

Knowledge of Portland Public Schools curriculum

Willingness to commit each school day

Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building a collegial relationships with students and colleagues

Demonstrate knowledge of how to provide effective and engaging instruction in a variety of settings (whole group, small group, individual and collaborative)

Demonstrate strong classroom management skills with the use of positive behavior interventions

Demonstrate professional work habits and conduct consistent with the ethics of the profession.

Position Details:

Title: Building Substitute

Reports to: Principal

Calendar: The academic calendar

Compensation: Based on agreement between PPS and ESS/willSub

Application Process:

Applicants for the position shall submit an application: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/portlandk12 by November 2, 2026

Questions about the position can be sent directly to Matt Flessner at [email protected]

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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