Multilingual Teacher

Multilingual Teacher Position

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.

About the Position:

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.

In Westbrook, our Multilingual (ML) Teachers:

• 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

About the School:

Congin School is a warm and welcoming school community located in Westbrook, Maine. At Congin, we celebrate academic growth in our students, embrace multiculturalism and work hard to ensure our students are also developing both socially and emotionally. Congin School is proud to be a BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) school where all staff collaborate to ensure every student is recognized, heard and thriving within our school community.

Our curriculum includes the Units of Study for literacy and Zearn for math, both of which allow for differentiation in the classroom. At Congin, we have multiple supports in place that allow students to access their learning in ways that match their individual needs and preferred learning styles. We engage in school wide initiatives and activities that promote a true sense of belonging for our students and staff and we make every effort to demonstrate that each member of our school family knows they are safe and welcome to be themselves.

About the District:

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. Our students are provided with a variety of opportunities to thrive in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district.

Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise:
The best education for all, for life.