The following is a brief summary of the responsibilities of each employee in the
Human Resources Department. Please direct your inquiry to the appropriate
staff member who is tasked with the subject matter for which you are contacting
us. If you are unsure whom to call, please call the general HR
line at 874-8100, and any of us will be happy to
assist you.
BARBARA STODDARD – Executive Director of Human Resources – 207-842-5331
stoddb@portlandschools.org
Strategic talent management (recruiting, hiring, compensation, professional development, retention)
Strategic district-wide HR initiatives
Employee Relations – lead contact for: PEA, PAA, Ed Tech, Non Rep
Negotiations and collective bargaining agreements
Staff evaluations – PEA, PAA, Non Rep
RICHARD MOORE – Assistant Director of Human Resources – 207-874-8125
moorer@portlandschools.org
- Employee Relations – lead contact for: BASE
- Negotiations and collective bargaining agreements
- Investigations
- Staff evaluations – BASE, Ed Tech
- Training and Compliance
- Title IX Officer, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer
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- Absence Management Administrator (formerly Aesop)
- Substitute Teacher hiring
- Safety, ergonomics, OSHA
- Wellness
AIMEE BURUME – Central Office Receptionist and HR Assistant – 207-874-8100
burumu@portlandschools.org
Work permits
Employee Access Center support/Employee Self Service support
Employee name/address changes
Employment verification
Volunteer background checks
ID badges
HR Department Support
DOROTHY (DEE) DUDLEY – HR Generalist – 207-874-8118
dudled@portlandschools.org
District Benefits Administrator
Employee benefits changes and open enrollment support
Retirement: retiree benefits, pensions, 403(b) plans, etc.
Benefits enrollment and new employee on-boarding
Insurance plans and other fringe benefits
Leaves of absence under the Family & Medical Leave Act
Extended leaves of absence and sabbaticals
Worker's Compensation
JUSTIN JENSON – Staffing & Talent Development Coordinator – 207-874-8120
jensoj@portlandschools.org
- Oversight of recruiting and hiring
- Workforce diversity initiatives
- Salary placement for new hires
- Initial certification and new hire certification support
- New employee on-boarding
- Maine State and District credentialing and licensing requirements
- Credentials compliance, tracking, planning
- MEIS/NEO management
SUELY SIMPSON – HR Specialist – 207-842-5319
simpss@portlandschools.org
Retirement/resignation notifications
Criminal history records check (fingerprinting): initial and renewal authorization
Staffing for the following:
Casco Bay High School
Cliff/Peaks Island Elementary Schools
Custodial Services
Longfellow Elementary School
Moore Middle School
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Portland Adult Education
Portland High School
Reiche Community School
Rowe Elementary School
Student Support Services
Transportation Services
ERIN TOSI – HR Specialist – 207-842-5317
tosie@portlandschools.org
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Continuing education course reimbursements
- Differentials
and Stipends
- Retirement/resignation notifications
Criminal history records check (fingerprinting): initial and renewal authorization
- Staffing for the following:
Breathe Program
- Deering High School
- District Office (includes Multilingual Services, ELL, PreK)
- East End Community School
- Food Services
- Gerald E. Talbot Elementary School
- King Middle School
Lincoln Middle School
Lyseth Elementary School
- Portland Arts & Technology High School
Presumpscot Elementary School