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Job Description
JobID:
3224
Position Type:
Administration/Administration Date Posted:
6/16/2026
Location:
District Wide
BIDDEFORD, DAYTON, AND SACO SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS TITLE
Director of Multilingual Learner Programs Tri-District (.5 FTE Director / .5 FTE Direct Instruction)
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Maine teaching certificate with endorsement in ESL or ESOL. Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, or related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience with multilingual learners. Demonstrated knowledge of second language acquisition theory, sheltered instruction, and differentiated instruction for English learners. Working knowledge of WIDA standards, ACCESS for ELLs, ILAPs, Title III/Title VI, and ESSA compliance requirements. Experience with curriculum development, data analysis, and instructional leadership across multiple buildings or districts. Experience with subgrant administration (Title III or similar) preferred. Valid driver's license; valid Maine DOE fingerprinting certification.
REPORTS TO
Assistant Superintendent (Biddeford and Dayton School Departments), with coordination responsibilities to the Director of Instruction and the Saco Assistant Superintendent
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position combines .5 FTE district-level director responsibilities with .5 FTE direct instruction on a 190-day contract. The ten (10) days above the standard teacher contract shall be scheduled in consultation with the Assistant Superintendent and applied to planning, assessment coordination, compliance, and inter-district responsibilities. This position absorbs and supersedes the Biddeford ML Department Chair role.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Direct Instruction (.5 FTE) Provides direct English language acquisition instruction to an assigned caseload of multilingual learners across one or more district buildings. Develops standards-aligned lesson plans and instructional materials; delivers instruction in large group, small group, push-in, and pull-out settings as appropriate. Regularly assesses student academic and social language growth; maintains accurate records and prepares required progress reports. Administers WIDA Screener and ACCESS for ELLs assessments per state and district schedules. Communicates with families regarding student progress; coordinates interpretation and translation services as needed. Collaborates with building staff to coordinate services and meet students' language and academic needs across all school settings. Utilizes
WIDA ACCESS
data and ILAP goals to inform daily instruction and make programming adjustments. 2. Assessment and Data Analysis Oversees district-wide WIDA Screener and ACCESS for ELLs administration across all three SAUs in compliance with Maine DOE and WIDA Consortium requirements. Analyzes annual ACCESS scores across the tri-district; prepares building-level data summaries for principals and district leadership. Monitors year-over-year ML proficiency trends; makes data-informed recommendations regarding programming and staffing. 3. Caseload Consultation and Staffing Recommendations Consults with principals across all three districts on individual student needs, service delivery models, and identification, placement, and exit decisions. Makes recommendations to principals and district leadership regarding ML teacher assignments and caseload distribution. Facilitates LAC meetings; supports recruitment, orientation, and mentoring of new ML staff; convenes regular tri-district ML team meetings. 4. ILAP Monitoring and Compliance Monitors timely development, implementation, and annual review of ILAPs for all identified MLs across Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco. Ensures ILAPs reflect current ACCESS proficiency levels, WIDA Can Do Descriptors, appropriate modifications, and individualized language goals. Provides guidance to mainstream teachers on using ILAPs to differentiate instruction. Conducts annual review of each district's Lau Plan; ensures compliance with Title III, Title VI, ESSA, and applicable federal case law. 5. District Professional Development and Curriculum Designs and delivers PD for mainstream teachers across the tri-district on second language acquisition, sheltered instruction, and WIDA standards. Leads periodic curriculum review of ML programming for alignment with WIDA standards, Maine Learning Results, and current best practices. Makes recommendations to senior leadership on instructional models, resource investments, and program improvements. 6. Title III and Subgrant Administration Assists district leadership with Title III and applicable subgrant administration, including needs assessment, allowable use planning, budget monitoring, and required reporting. Ensures compliance with Title III family notification requirements; coordinates with the business office on expenditure tracking. 7. Welcome Center Liaison Serves as the primary point of contact between the tri-district and the Welcome Center, coordinating student intake, initial screening, and transition into district programming. Collaborates with Welcome Center staff to facilitate timely identification, ILAP development, and family communication for newly enrolled MLs. 8. Other Responsibilities Participates in district leadership meetings and serves on relevant committees. Maintains current knowledge of Maine DOE administrative guidance, WIDA Consortium updates, and federal ML requirements. Supports the Maine Seal of Biliteracy process as applicable. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
: This is a 1.0 FTE position (.5 FTE director / .5 FTE direct instruction) on a 190-day contract. The ten (10) days above the standard teacher contract shall be scheduled in consultation with the Assistant Superintendent. Compensation shall be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement and approved compensation schedule.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the applicable School Committee's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and the collective bargaining agreement, encompassing both teaching performance and director-level responsibilities.
NOTE:
The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.
