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Grade 8 ESOL Teacher - King Middle
Portland Public Schools
King Middle School - Portland, Maine Job Details
Job ID:
5797862
Application Deadline:
Jul 07, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:
Yesterday
Job Description
TITLE:
Grade 8 ESOL Teacher King Middle
POSITION OVERVIEW
In Portland, ESOL teachers: 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
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 on-going staff development as necessary on language acquisition, acculturation, sheltered instruction, and effective practices in teaching MLs
Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs
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)
Assignment:
Permanent
Reports to: School Principal
Contract:
Part of PEA union (see 2025-2028 CBA here)
Salary:
Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
Benefits:
Eligible for benefits as outlined here
ABOUT KING
A School for
All:
King Middle School is one of three public middle schools in the city of Portland, Maine. Our school has a rigorous curriculum that promotes a high level of student engagement through real-world learning. It has strong fieldwork and service components that connect our students to the greater community. At King, we are committed to the belief that every student can and should achieve at a high level. We are proud to cater to a diverse group of 500 students, hailing from various racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. With over half of our students living in multilingual households and representing 29 different birth nations, King isn't just a schoolit's a reflection of our global community. As an Expeditionary Learning School, King Middle School students engage in ten-to-twelve week experiential learning expeditions. Learning expeditions are long-term, in-depth, interdisciplinary studies into real world compelling topics. Students at King engage in two different learning expeditions per year, one in the fall and one in the spring. --
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.
