Grades K-12 ESOL Coordinator - WPS- 1092

ServingSchools; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Course reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Waterville Public Schools in Maine is seeking an ESOL Coordinator for Teaching and Learning to oversee PK-12 multilingual learner programs. This role partners with ESOL teachers and building leaders to drive data-informed instruction and professional development.

The coordinator will analyze assessment data, support WIDA standards, and help staff implement SIOP strategies while engaging families and communities to promote equitable opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Maine ESL Endorsement required.
• Experience with English Language Learners preferred (2+ years).
• SIOP training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate programming for Multilingual Learners PK-12.
• Collaborate with ESOL department and district leaders to meet ML needs.
• Provide coaching and instructional guidance to classroom teachers.
• Support staff in understanding WIDA ELD Standards and resources.
• Assist with implementing ML instructional strategies (SIOP).
• Analyze assessments and use results to inform decisions.
• Facilitate WIDA MODEL and ACCESS for ELLs administrations as needed.
• Assist families with online registration and participate in family engagement.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Independent problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

Grades K-12 ESOL Coordinator – Waterville Public Schools

Anticipated Start Date: 26/27 School Year

The Waterville Public School System serves over 2,000 students of all ages in and near Waterville, Maine. Recognized as one of the city’s greatest assets, our schools engage every child in challenging, student-centered learning while providing a safe, welcoming environment for them to learn and grow.

The ESOL Coordinator for Teaching and Learning is responsible for overseeing and coordinating programming for multilingual learners, ensuring effective instructional practices that support their academic growth. This role collaborates closely with ESOL teachers and building leaders to collect, analyze, and interpret data, using it to drive informed instructional and programmatic decisions. The job includes providing job-embedded professional development that enhances classroom instruction. By strengthening the expertise of classroom teachers, the ESOL Coordinator ensures that multilingual learners receive high-quality, differentiated instruction tailored to their needs. Through data-driven decision-making, strategic collaboration, and targeted professional learning, the ESOL Coordinator plays a key role in advancing equitable educational opportunities for multilingual learners across the district.

The city of Waterville is located on the banks of the Kennebec River and is easily accessible from two exits off I-95 as well as Route 201. Waterville offers access to affordable housing, employment opportunities, medical facilities, outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts, entertainment, and culinary scene. http://www.waterville-me.gov/about/

Grades K-12

• This is a school-year position that follows school-day hours and school vacations—an ideal schedule for working parents or those who value work-life balance aligned with the academic calendar.
• Benefits highlight: health and dental insurance, course reimbursement, and professional development
• Full job description available online at: https://wtvl.aos92.org/careers/open-positions

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate programming for Multilingual Learners PK-12
• Collaborate with the ESOL department and building and district leaders to meet the needs of Multilingual students and their teachers across the district
• Collaborate with and provide coaching and instructional guidance to classroom teachers
• Support staff awareness and working knowledge of the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards and available instructional material/resources
• Support teachers towards the implementation of key ML Instructional strategies (SIOP)
• Demonstrate knowledge of administering, analyzing and using the results of various assessments as related to MLs
• Assess students' language proficiency using the WIDA-MODEL as needed and facilitate the administration of the WIDA screener the annual ACCESS for ELLs assessment.
• Assist families as needed with online registration.
• Support family engagement including but not limited to attending open houses, planning family events, and collaborating with community partnerships.

Desired Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and acceptance of cultural and linguistic differences in students
• Ability to identify the needs of individual students and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with, set clear expectations for, and provide feedback to staff
• Ability to work independently and solve problems
• Strong prioritizing and time management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree, Master’s Preferred
• Maine State Teaching Certification with Maine English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
• Minimum of two years of experience with English Language Learners preferred
• SIOP Training Preferred

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Waterville Public Schools does not discriminate in the operation of our educational and employment policies and will honor all appropriate laws relative to discrimination.