ESOL English Language Ed Tech II

Biddeford School Department; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Biddeford School Department in Biddeford, ME is seeking an English Language Learner Education Technician (Ed Tech II). This role involves supporting ESOL curriculum and providing individualized instruction for English language learners.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent along with at least 60 credits of post-secondary education. Experience working with English language learners is preferred. The department values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of post-secondary education (60 credits).
• Fluency in a second language preferred.
• Classroom experience working with English language learners.

Responsibilities

• Administers ESOL curriculum per district goals.
• Creates a supportive learning environment.
• Conducts ongoing assessments and modifies teaching methods.

Skills

Support lesson plans and instructional materials

Fluency in a second language

Classroom environment promotion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 credits of post-secondary education

Job description

English Language Learner Education Technician (Ed Tech II)

Biddeford High School is seeking a position. Starting ASAP. The High School 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.

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 students’ 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.

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.