Elementary ESOL Teacher: Multilingual Learner Champion

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

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.