Portuguese Language Development Specialist (FY27)

Portuguese Language Development Specialist (FY27) Hudson Public Schools Farley Elementary School - Hudson, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Hudson Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5594147

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Mar 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS Portuguese Language Development Specialist (previously Bilingual Reading Specialist)

POSITION

Portuguese Language Development Specialist

REPORTS TO

Director of World Language & Director of Multilingual Education

START DATE

Anticipated 1st day of school for the 2026-2027 school year Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

The Portuguese Language Development Specialist will provide support to multilingual students within the area of Portuguese language and literacy. The Portuguese Language Development Specialist is primarily responsible for working with small groups of students in the implementation of evidence-based literacy and language development instructional practices to improve biliteracy achievement in the school. Responsibility for direct service to students in need of intense Portuguese literacy interventions in Grades K-4 is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Collaborate with the Principal, Curriculum Directors, Instructional Coach and Portuguese Language Development Specialist colleagues in the crafting of school and district-wide plans for Portuguese language and literacy development. Assist the Principal in reviewing building assessment data to recommend and support district-level biliteracy improvement goals. Provide support for the implementation of strategies and approaches that address language and literacy development for multilingual learners. Provide building-based professional development through classroom modeling, observation, discussion and presentation. Identify resources to enhance Portuguese units of study and classroom libraries. Manage the printing and distribution of Portuguese language resources aligned with the core curriculum. Lead and coordinate school based Portuguese literacy assessment, analyze formative data and recommend appropriate Portuguese literacy development plans for qualifying individual students. Model ways in which to use data to inform instruction for individual students. Develop, model, observe and monitor interventions in regular and special education settings. Monitor progress of struggling students in response to instructional approaches and interventions. Work with administrators and instructional staff to identify resources and educational needs of the school's parents to support reading improvement. Coordinate caregiver education in biliteracy improvement activities. Provide for his/her own professional growth by attending demonstrations, in-service courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. as approved by the Principal and Curriculum Director(s).

Qualifications:

DESE license - Portuguese 1-6 license Required DESE Endorsement - BEE (Bilingual Education Endorsement) required High level of proficiency in Portuguese (Advanced-High or Superior). Individuals with this level of proficiency in the language have generally completed advanced academic work in that language. Masters degree in pedagogy, literacy or elementary education Three to five years prior K - 5 teaching experience; preference for individuals with experiences at a variety of elementary levels Excellent communication skills and willingness to train teachers in use of programs or new curricular initiatives. Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$55,911 to $111,490 Per Year Job Requirements At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred.