Elementary ESOL Teacher: Multilingual Learner Advocate

TrulyHired; Portland (ME); Sur place; USD 51 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Portland Public Schools seeks an energetic ESOL teacher for Rowe Elementary and Longfellow Elementary (PK-5) for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. The role focuses on delivering rigorous ESOL instruction aligned with WIDA standards and CCSS while supporting multilingual learners, including newcomers.

The candidate collaborates with general education staff, provides ongoing staff development on language acquisition and sheltered instruction, and uses data to tailor supports for MLs, growing

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of cultures and languages of our students and families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with general education teachers and staff.
• Ability to provide ongoing staff development and leadership as language development specialist.
• Expertise in building relationships with multilingual families.

Responsabilités

• Provide and support instruction aligned with WIDA and CCSS for MLs PK-5.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance English acquisition across language domains.
• Provide ongoing staff development on language acquisition, acculturation, sheltered instruction, and ML best practices.
• Use school and student data to inform instruction and program supports for MLs.

Connaissances

Cultural awareness

Interpersonal skills

Staff development

Family engagement

Collaboration with general ed

Formation

Maine ESOL endorsement

Maine teaching certificate

Maine fingerprint (CHRC)

Description du poste

Portland Public Schools seeks an energetic ESOL teacher for Rowe Elementary and Longfellow Elementary (PK-5) for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. The role focuses on delivering rigorous ESOL instruction aligned with WIDA standards and CCSS while supporting multilingual learners, including newcomers.

The candidate collaborates with general education staff, provides ongoing staff development on language acquisition and sheltered instruction, and uses data to tailor supports for MLs, growing