ESOL TEACHER - Talbot Community School
Seeking an energetic, creative, and master teacher of Multilingual Language Learners (MLs) at Talbot Elementary School for theremainder of the 2022-23 school year.

In Portland Public Schools, ESOL teachers: 1) Provide and support rigorous and appropriate instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and the Common Core to meet grade level expectations for MLs including newcomers; 2) Collaborate and consult with general education teachers to enhance acquisition of English in all language domains necessary to participate and make progress in general education content classes; 3) Provide on-going staff development as necessary on language acquisition and acculturation, sheltered instruction, and effective practices in teaching MLs; 4) Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs.

A successful candidate will also have extensive knowledge 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.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization. Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html