Human Resources
Human Resources at Portland Public Schools does more than manage employment. We support the full experience of PPS staff — from recruitment and hiring, to workplace culture, to professional growth and connection. When staff feel valued and supported, students benefit.
Supporting, guiding, and connecting the people who make learning possible.
Employment
Portland Public Schools is committed to closing the opportunity gap for all students by keeping equity at the center of all we do. Our diverse, multicultural, multiracial, multi-linguistic community celebrates and cultivates relationships among students and staff of all backgrounds. Our schools serve over 6,000 students from four year olds to adults, with approximately 60 languages spoken in our 17 schools.
As a Portland Public Schools Employee You Can Look Forward to:
- Competitive compensation including robust health and dental benefits
- Collaboration with staff from diverse backgrounds
- Continuing professional development & teacher salary scale tied to professional learning
- Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development
- Meaningful mentoring, coaching, and professional development
- Community Circles for Belonging and Connection
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How We Support PPS Staff
We work to ensure that every PPS employee experiences belonging, clarity, and support from their first day to their last. The work of Human Resources focuses on culture, connection, development, and equitable systems that help staff do their best work for students.
We Create a Welcoming and Inclusive Staff Culture
Every person who works in PPS deserves to feel like they belong here. A strong staff culture leads to stronger relationships, better teamwork, and better experiences for students.
We Recruit and Grow a Diverse, Skilled Workforce
We want our staff to reflect the diversity, strengths, and talents of our students and community. We also want every employee to see a future for themselves in PPS.
We Help Staff Start Strong and Stay Supported
The way we welcome new staff — and the support they receive throughout their time in PPS — matters. We want every employee to feel connected, informed, and supported.
We Support Professional Growth, Coaching & Fair Evaluation
All staff — teachers, ed techs, administrators, operational staff, and central office employees — deserve opportunities to grow and receive meaningful feedback.
Why This Matters for Students
When staff feel connected, supported, and able to grow, students experience:
- Stronger, more consistent instruction
- Adults who reflect and understand their experiences
- More joyful and inclusive school environments
- Better relationships between families and schools
Students do better when the people who serve them feel supported, valued, and set up for success.