Elementary ESOL Teacher (1 Year Only) - Ocean Ave Elementary

TrulyHired; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Avenue Elementary School in Portland, ME seeks an Elementary ESOL Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This 1.0 FTE position collaborates with general education staff to deliver rigorous English language instruction aligned with WIDA standards and the Common Core.

The successful candidate will support multilingual learners, provide staff development on language acquisition, and use data to tailor instruction, while engaging families and the school community in a culturally responsive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
• SIOP training/experience with Multilingual Learners preferred
• Maine State Teacher Certificate with Endorsement 660 (ESOL, PK-12)
• Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and welcomes multilingual candidates

Responsibilities

• Provide English language instruction aligned with WIDA and Common Core.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support MLs/DLLs in all content areas.
• Provide ongoing staff development on language development, sheltered instruction, and best practices for MLs/DLLs.
• Use data to inform instruction and program supports for MLs/DLLs.

Skills

Cultural responsiveness

Interpersonal collaboration

Language development leadership

Multilingual family engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

SIOP training/experience with Multilingual Learners

Maine State Teacher Certificate (Endorsement 660 ESOL)

Job description

Job Description

TITLE: Elementary ESOL Teacher (1 Year Only) - Ocean Avenue Elementary

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Portland Public Schools seeks a skilled ESOL Teacher to join the team at Ocean Ave Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. ESOL Teachers in Portland Public Schools:

• Provide and support rigorous and appropriate English language instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Proficiency & Standards and the Common Core to meet grade-level expectations for MLs/DLLs, including newcomers
• Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance acquisition of English in all language domains necessary to participate and make progress in general education content classes
• Provide ongoing staff development on language acquisition, acculturation, sheltered instruction, and effective practices in teaching MLs/DLLs
• Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs/DLLs.

Our ESOL teachers are expected to be culturally responsive and effective communicators with students, parents, and staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

A successful candidate will also have:

• Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, the cultures and languages of our students and families
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to collaborate effectively with all general education teachers and other educational support staff
• The ability to provide ongoing staff development and leadership as a specialist of language development
• Expertise in building relationships with multilingual families

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
• Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome
• SIOP training and/or experience working with Multilingual Learners is preferred
• Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• Maine State Teacher Certificate with Endorsement 660 (ESOL, PK-12) (more info)
• Maine State CHRC authorization (more info) **
  • **if you already have an active teacher certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your teacher certification

PREFERRED CREDENTIALS:

• Maine State teaching certification with one of the following age-appropriate endorsements:
  • 081 Early Childhood Teacher (0-K)
  • 282 Students with Disabilities (0-K)
  • 020 General Elementary Teacher (K-6 or K-8)
• Fluency in language(s) other than English

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: 1 Year Only
• Reports to: School Principal
• Contract: Part of PEA union (see 2025-2028 CBA here)
• Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT OCEAN AVE:

Ocean Avenue Elementary School is proud to be Maine's first International Baccalaureate IB WORLD SCHOOL offering the Primary Years Program (IB PYP). The IB PYP inquiry-driven learning model was adopted by Ocean Ave School as part of its school-improvement long-range plan, after input from teachers, parents and administrators. We are working with full commitment to build the program into the fabric of the curriculum school-wide with the six concept-based trans-disciplinary Units of Inquiry at each grade level. In addition, we are exploring and practicing "internationally-minded" character traits across the school community with the IB Learner Profile and IB attitudes. We were authorized as an IB World School offering the PYP in July 2016.

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

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Maine's largest school system has 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools serving nearly 7,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12, as well as about 4,700 adult learners.

The district takes full advantage of its location in a vibrant city with a thriving arts life. Schools draw on the resources offered by museums, theaters, local businesses and the city's colleges and universities.

Portland has a highly trained teaching staff. Many teachers hold advanced degrees. All of the district's teachers continue their education by pursuing professional development activities on a regular basis.

The district provides technology to support instruction, including laptops for each student in grades seven through 12 and wireless access at all schools.

Volunteers, parent-teacher organizations and businesses donate generously of their time and money to the district - an estimated 100,000 hours per year.

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The Portland Public Schools gives parents an array of program choices. The district as one of the first in the country to offer project-based Expeditionary Learning from kindergarten through 12th grade.

High school students have access to one of the broadest selections of Advanced Placement courses in Maine. Qualified high school students may take up to two college courses with tuition paid by the state. A regional arts and technology high school provides hands-on courses in growth fields such as health care, robotics and "green" construction.

More than 60 languages are spoken by students attending the Portland Public Schools. Multilingual students represent about a quarter of the district's enrollment. The district's diversity prepares all students for their roles as world citizens.

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