Multilingual Ed Tech III

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Multilingual Ed Tech III supports newly arrived English Learner students by performing a variety of tasks that promote English language development and seamless transitions to Portland Public Schools. Duties involve working with students individually and in small groups with native language instruction, reinforcing English and grade‑level instruction, orienting students to school procedures and practices, and ensuring the cultural, linguistic, and social‑emotional well‑being of new arrivals.

• Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish is required
• Fluency in French or Lingala is also preferred

• Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization (more info)
• Maine State CHRC authorization (more info)
  • If you already have an active Ed Tech certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your Ed Tech certification

King Middle School is one of three public middle schools in the city of Portland, Maine. The school offers a rigorous curriculum that promotes a high level of student engagement through real‑world learning. It has strong fieldwork and service components that connect students to the greater community. King Middle School serves a diverse student body of 450 students from over 29 birth nations, with more than half living in multilingual households.

As an Expeditionary Learning School, students engage in ten‑to‑twelve week experiential learning expeditions that provide long‑term, interdisciplinary studies into real‑world topics.

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.