Elementary ESOL Teacher (1-Year) - Multilingual Learners Specialist

Portland Public Schools (Maine); Portland (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks an energetic, masterteacher of Multilingual Learners for East End Community School for the 2026-2027 school year.

The ESOL teacher will align instruction with WIDA standards and CCSS for PK-5 MLs, collaborate with general education teachers, and lead ongoing staff development on language acquisition and sheltered instruction. A valid Maine ESOL certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Maine ESOL endorsement and state teaching certificate.
• Experience with WIDA standards and PK-5 ESOL instruction.
• Ability to collaborate with general education teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide and support instruction aligned with WIDA standards and the Common Core for MLs PK-5.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance English acquisition across language domains.
• Offer ongoing staff development on language development, acculturation, and sheltered instruction.
• Use school and student data to inform instruction and supports for MLs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff development

Language development expertise

Multilingual family engagement

Education

Maine ESOL endorsement

Maine State Teacher Certificate

CHRC authorization

Job description

Portland Public Schools seeks an energetic, masterteacher of Multilingual Learners for East End Community School for the 2026-2027 school year.

The ESOL teacher will align instruction with WIDA standards and CCSS for PK-5 MLs, collaborate with general education teachers, and lead ongoing staff development on language acquisition and sheltered instruction. A valid Maine ESOL certificate is required.