ESOL Teacher

Portland Public Schools, Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks a Grade 6-8 ESOL Teacher to join Lyman Moore Middle School. The ESOL Teacher will deliver rigorous English language instruction aligned with WIDA standards and the Common Core to support multilingual learners.

The role requires collaboration with general education teachers, ongoing staff development on language acquisition, and use of data to tailor instruction for MLs/DLLs in mainstream classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent is required.
• SIOP training or experience with Multilingual Learners preferred.
• Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and multilingual families.

Responsibilities

• Provide and support rigorous English language instruction aligned with WIDA and CCSS for MLs/DLLs, including newcomers.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance English acquisition across language domains.
• Provide ongoing staff development on language development and sheltered instruction.
• Use data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs/DLLs.

Skills

ESOL expertise

Collaboration

Staff development

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

SIOP training

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Portland Public Schools

• Position Type: WORLD LANGUAGE/ELL/ ELL TEACHER


• Date Posted: 9/9/2026


• Location: Moore Middle School


• Date Available: ASAP

TITLE: Grade 6-8 ESOL Teacher Moore Middle

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Portland Public Schools seeks a skilled ESOL Teacher to join the team at Lyman Moore Middle School. ESOL Teachers in Portland Public Schools:

• Provide and support rigorous and appropriate English language instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Proficiency & Standards and the Common Core to meet grade-level expectations for MLs/DLLs, including newcomers


• Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance acquisition of English in all language domains necessary to participate and make progress in general education content classes


• Provide ongoing staff development on language acquisition, acculturation, sheltered instruction, and effective practices in teaching MLs/DLLs


• Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs/DLLs.

Our ESOL teachers are expected to be culturally responsive and effective communicators with students, parents, and staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

A successful candidate will also have:

• Extensive knowledge of, 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

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university


• Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome


• SIOP training and/or experience working with Multilingual Learners is preferred


• Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State Teacher Certificate with Endorsement 660 (ESOL, PK-12) ( more info )


• Maine State CHRC authorization ( more info ) **
  • **if you already have an active teacher certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your teacher certification

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)


• Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA


• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT MOORE:

Lyman Moore Middle School is one of three middle schools serving the diverse and amazing student population in Portland, ME. At Moore we believe that each individual brings skills, talents, and gifts to our community. When we learn to put these skills, talents, and gifts together we are able to accomplish more as a community. So, you are Moore, and we are MOORE TOGETHER.

-- 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.