Middle School ESOL Teacher - Multiple Openings at Moore Middle, 25-26 SY

POSITION OVERVIEW: Middle School ESOL Teacher – Multiple Openings at Moore Middle, 25-26 SY

Under the direction of the school Principal, the ESOL Teacher plans and provides for rigorous, engaging, and joyful learning experiences for all students. The teacher fosters an environment that supports the intellectual, physical, social and emotional wellness and development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. In addition to supporting students’ growth and well-being, also creates, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students’ varying learning needs. The teacher monitors and evaluates student growth and outcomes against using standards based curriculum and guidelines. The teacher is an integral member of the Moore Middle School community that serves as a support to students’ holistic well-being; teachers at Portland Public Schools thrive by having the opportunity to collaborate with students’ families and caregivers and all relevant stakeholders in support of students’ learning and social-emotional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of pertinent curriculum standards, techniques for integrating and adapting curriculum and effective instructional practices
• Understanding of the teaching and learning process, including the ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives as well as trauma-informed practices that engages culturally diverse populations
• Record of student achievement ensuring rigorous, culturally inclusive instruction using standards based curriculum and guidelines that correlates with developmentally appropriate and engaging learning activities
• Excellent human relations skills
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, and parents

• 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

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• Maine State Teacher Certificate with 660 Endorsement (ESOL, PK-12) (more info)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• School-year position
• Permanent
• Full Time, 1.0 FTE
• Salaried position, not eligible for overtime
• Covered under the PEA contract (see 2022-2025 CBA here; contract currently under negotation as of May 2025)
• Salary based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
• Eligible for benefits as outlined here (may not be updated with 25-26 plan information or $ amounts)

ABOUT MOORE & PPS:
Lyman Moore Middle School is one of three middle schools serving the diverse and amazing student population in Portland. At Moore we believe that each individual brings skills, talents, and gifts to our community. When we learn to put these skills, talents, and gifts together we are able to accomplish more as a community. So, you are Moore, and we are MOORE TOGETHER.

Located two hours north of Boston, Portland is a progressive and vibrant community where the possibilities for living an active, balanced and engaged life is at your fingertips. Portland Public Schools is a cornerstone of our community. We are the largest public school district in Maine and the most diverse district in northern New England with more than 60 world languages spoken by our students and families. This is an exciting time to join the Portland Public Schools. The district is deep into the implementation of a 5-Year Strategic Plan with a focus on the Equity goal, which calls on all educators to be vigilant about supporting each student’s individual path to achieving high standards, and rooting out systemic or ongoing inequities. At this moment in time--perhaps more than ever before--students and families require robust social, emotional, and behavioral supports, and advocacy to reduce barriers and improve educational outcomes.

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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.