What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multilingual Ed Tech III - King Middle position at Portland Public Schools?
TITLE: Multilingual Ed Tech - King Middle School
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish is required
- Fluency in French/Lingala is also preferred
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
ABOUT KING:
Why King? A School for All: King Middle School is one of three public middle schools in the city of Portland, Maine. Our school has a rigorous curriculum that promotes a high level of student engagement through real-world learning. It has strong fieldwork and service components that connect our students to the greater community.
At King, we are committed to the belief that every student can and should achieve at a high level. We are proud to cater to a diverse group of 450 students, hailing from various racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. With over half of our students living in multilingual households and representing 29 different birth nations, King isn't just a schoolit's a reflection of our global community. As an Expeditionary Learning School, King Middle School students engage in ten-to-twelve week experiential learning expeditions. Learning expeditions are long-term, in-depth, interdisciplinary studies into real world compelling topics.
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