ESOL English Language Ed Tech II

Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Biddeford, Maine seeks an English Language Learner Education Technician (Ed Tech II) to support the development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for students. The role involves administering ESOL curriculum both in-person and virtually, promoting a conducive classroom environment, and teaching English-related skills. A High School Diploma or equivalent with additional education is required, and prior experience is preferred. This position is crucial in fostering a positive culture and climate in the school.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus 3 years of post-secondary education.
• Fluency in a second language preferred but not required.
• Successful prior classroom experience or working with students learning English preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supports and administers ESOL curriculum in person and virtually.
• Promotes a safe classroom environment for individualized and small group instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of student learning and modifies methods to fit individual needs.
• Pushes into classrooms to support English Language Learners in all classes.
• Pushes into classrooms to support ELL learners across classes.

Skills

ESOL instruction

Classroom support

Curriculum adaptation

Assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED + 60 credits

Tools

ESOL curriculum tools

Job description

• Position Type: Educational Technician/ Ed Tech - Education Technicians I,II,III
• Date Posted: 1/15/2026
• Location: Biddeford High School

Biddeford High School is seeking a English Language Learner Education Technician (Ed Tech II).

Specific Job Details

• Starting ASAP
• The HighSchool serves grades 8-12
• We expect staff and students to embrace our three key pillars of learning: discovery, educating the whole child, and supporting them with a positive culture and climate.
• Under the general supervision of the School Principal and ESOL Teacher, to support the development of English Language Learner students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of literature of all types, motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information, comprehend and critically assess the reading materials, and to promote the development of skills in the field of English reading, grammar and syntax.

Essential Functions

• Supports and administers ESOL curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives in person and virtual.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning in partnership with assigned Teacher
• Support lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Pushes into classrooms to support English Language Learners in all classes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus 3 years of post-secondary education. (60 credits) Fluency in a second language preferred but not required.

Experience

Successful prior classroom experience or working with students learning the English language for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not required.

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• It is less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.

The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

Other Job Openings

• Biddeford Schools
• Dayton School
• Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative