What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute ESOL Teacher (Fall 2026) - East End School position at Portland Public Schools?
TITLE: Long-Term Substitute ESOL Teacher (Fall 2026) - East End Community School
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Portland Public Schools is seeking a skilled long-term substitute ESOL teacher at East End this fall. This teacher will be instrumental in providing targeted multilingual instruction and intervention, analyzing data and using progress monitoring tools and building relationships. A key component of this role is communicating and collaborating with classroom teachers sharing goals, progress monitoring updates and celebrating progress.
Provide and support rigorous and appropriate instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and the Common Core to meet grade level expectations for ESOL students, including newcomers:
- Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance acquisition of English in all language domains necessary to make progress in general education content classes
- Use data to inform instruction and programming supports for ESOL students
- Leverage knowledge and experience with the cultures and languages of our students and families
- Build relationships with multilingual families
- Participate in staff development as applicable
** Approx. dates of coverage are August 24, 2026 and to early January 2027. **
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH POSITIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university; Master's degree preferred
- Successful track record as a teacher and/or interventionist
- [Preferred] Experience with Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum, Building Fact Fluency, other research-based curricula, CKLA, Expeditionary Learning
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
- Maine State Teacher Certificate with 660 Endorsement (English Language Learner, PK-12) (more info)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
- Assignment: Temporary (starting as early as August 24, 2026 and extending to 2027, exact timeline TBD)
- Schedule: School Year, Full Time, 1.0 FTE
- Wage: $36.43 per hour (this is the 25-26 rate, so in 26-27 it will be slightly higher; teacher certification is required for this rate)
- Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here
ABOUT EAST END:
East End Community School is located on Munjoy Hill in Portland, ME, overlooking the city and ocean. As one of the most diverse schools in Northern New England, we celebrate the many languages and cultural heritages of our students and families. As a Title 1 school, more than 80% of our students qualify for free/ reduced lunch and over half our students are multilingual learners. We hope you'll hear laughter as you walk about the school, seeing and hearing the joy of our students.
Our vision centers on diversity, equity, relationships, growth, and achievement. We hold high expectations for all learners, grounded in the belief that every student can meet and exceed grade-level standards. We are committed to providing access to high-quality instruction where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning.
We have many partners in our Community, including the Root Cellar, Learning Works, Portland Symphony, Mayo Street Arts, Opera Maine and more. We have a Chess club, Chorus, Band and Strings for older students as well as extra-curricular sports including a soccer program with the Hearts of Pines professional soccer team. We want all students, families and community members to be seen, heard and welcomed. Get to know us and learn why our motto is: Empowering Students of the World, for the World.
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