Multilingual Teacher

Congin Elementary School is seeking a dynamic and collaborative educator to join our growing Multilingual Team. The successful candidate will have, or be eligible for, Maine D.O.E Multilingual Certificate #660. Experience or background working with elementary aged children preferred.

Westbrook's Multilingual Team is a highly skilled and compassionate group of respected educators who truly believe in the academic and social-emotional growth of each learner. Currently, 25% of our total student population in Westbrook is identified as Multilingual Learners (MLs), representing 42 birth countries and 28 different primary languages. In Westbrook, we embrace and celebrate this growing diversity. Joining Westbrook's ML Team means belonging to a team that is highly motivated, collaborative and incredibly student focused.

• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students
• Provide and support rigorous and appropriate instruction aligned with content area standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards to meet academic expectations for all MLs
• Provide direct instruction through various approaches, including content-based instruction and co‑teaching
• Collaborate and consult with general education teachers to enhance the acquisition of English in all language domains necessary for students to participate and make progress in general education content classes
• Administer WIDA English proficiency assessments and develop annual Individual Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPs) for all identified MLs on caseload
• Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs
• Maintain accurate student records and meet all federal, state and local guidelines for ML programming
• Develop positive relationships with multilingual families

To apply for this position, please visit the employment page on our website to be directed to Frontline. All candidates must complete the online application and upload the following documents: resume, transcripts, proof of certification, CHRC and three current letters of reference. A review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information, please contact Regina Clement, Director of Multilingual Programs, at  or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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