Elementary ESOL Teacher - Longfellow/Rowe Elementary, 26-27 SY

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

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks an energetic Elementary ESOL Teacher to support Rowe/Longfellow Elementary for the 2026-2027 year. The role involves teaching multilingual learners across PK-5, collaborating with general education teachers, and leading language development initiatives to improve student outcomes.

The candidate must hold a Maine ESOL endorsement, with CHRC fingerprint authorization and a PK-12 ELL endorsement preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid MDOE ESOL endorsement required for the position.
• Maine fingerprint (CHRC) authorization required.
• Endorsement 660 for English Language Learner PK-12 or K-12 preferred.
• Experience with multilingual learners and diverse families is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide and align instruction with WIDA and Common Core for MLs PK-5.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support English acquisition.
• Deliver ongoing staff development on language development and sheltered instruction.
• Use data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Language development leadership

Multilingual families engagement

Collaboration with general education

Staff development

Education

Maine State Teacher Certificate with ESOL endorsement

Maine CHRC fingerprint authorization

Job description

Elementary ESOL Teacher - Longfellow/Rowe Elementary, 26-27 SY

Elementary ESOL Teacher - Longfellow/Rowe Elementary, 26-27 SY

Portland Public Schools Longfellow Elementary School - Portland, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5961749
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

TITLE: Elementary ESOL Teacher- Rowe/Longfellow Elementary, 26-27 SY

POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks an energetic, creative, masterteacher of Multilingual Learners (MLs) at Rowe Elementary and Longfellow (split between two schools for PK-5) for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In Portland Public Schools, ESOL teachers:

• Provide and support rigorous and appropriate instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and the Common Core to meet grade level expectations for MLs including newcomers- in Pk-5th grade
• Collaborate and consult with general education teachers to enhance acquisition of English in all language domains necessary to participate and make progress in general education content classes; Grade level and content area focus
• Provide on-going staff development as necessary on language acquisition and acculturation, sheltered instruction, and effective practices in teaching MLs
• Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
A successful candidate will also have:

• Extensive knowledge 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:

To be considered for this position you must currently hold a valid MDOE teacher certificate with ESOL endorsement.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization ( more info )
• Maine State Teacher Certificate with Endorsement 660 (English Language Learner, PK-12 or K-12) ( more info )

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Reports to: Principals and Rowe and Longfellow
• Contract: Part of PEA union ( see 2025-2028 CBA here )
• Salary Range: $51,125-$104,602 (based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA)
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT ROWE:

Located in beautiful Portland, ME, Amanda C. Rowe Elementary is a vibrant Pre-K through 5th grade school serving approximately 475 students. Our incredible staff and students make Rowe a truly special place to learn and grow. House in a beautiful, modern facility built in 2018, we provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is supported on their educational journey.

We are proud to be a diverse learning community, with approximately 21% of our students identifying as multilingual learners. Our robust ESOL team works collaboratively to ensure all students are engaged and successful. Around 20% of our students access special education services, and Rowe is home to the district's specialized Breathe Program which supports students with behavioral and social-emotional needs in meeting their goals at school. Our dedicated special education team and support staff are truly exceptional, providing compassionate, individualized support that helps every student thrive.

At Rowe, we believe deeply in equity, inclusion, and educating the whole child - academically, socially, and emotionally.

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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.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Barbara Stoddard , HR Director
• 353 Cumberland Ave
• Portland, Maine 04101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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