OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
To ensure that Multilingual Learners (MLs) qualifying for English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services based on the ACCESS for ELLs receive appropriate language instruction leading to linguistic and academic achievement in all content areas as well as social and cultural wellbeing.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understanding of sensitivity to and acceptance of cultural and linguistic differences in students.
- Excellent grasp of the grammatical syntactical and morphological structure of the English language.
- Ability to identify the needs of individual students and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highlevel organizational skills.
- Proficiency with computer skills.
- Flexibility in working with various age levels and with changing schedules.
- Teach ML students the English language skills in Listening Speaking Reading and Writing according to their levels of proficiency.
- Teach ML students individually in small pullout groups or within the regular classroom setting.
- Assess students language proficiency using the WIDA MODEL or Screener and the annual ACCESS for ELLs.
- Supervise train and assist ESOL Ed Techs in working with ML students.
- Collaborate with and assist classroom teachers with ML students.
- Complete all required records and reports.
- Set up Language Assessment Committee meetings to address students needs.
- Provide advice and assistance to parents and families regarding available community services.
- Perform other tasks and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS and LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree.
- Maine State Teaching Certification (K8 and/or 712) with Maine English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement (660)
- Minimum of three years of experience working with English Language Learners preferred
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Brunswick School Department does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factor.
Applications will be reviewed through5/25/25. If the position is not filled it will be reposted and will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.