#3103 Multilingual Learner (ML) Department Chair District
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Job Location:
Biddeford, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Biddeford Schools are seeking:Multilingual Learner (ML) Department Chair -DistrictSpecific Job Details:Starting ASAPFind the Biddeford School Departments Three Pillars of Commitment to Students out why we are a different experienceBrief Job Duties:The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:1. Instructional LeadershipMake recommendations to senior leadership regarding instructional models and best practices for multilingual learner the ML Curriculum Design Team to ensure coherent and vertically aligned programming across all grade levels (K-12).2. Assessment and Data ManagementMonitor and coordinate district-wide ML assessments including WIDA Screener and ACCESS for ELLs annual WIDA scores and other assessment data to inform instructional practices and programming decisions.3. Staffing and Program CoordinationAssist senior leadership with recommendations for ML teacher staffing deployments and resource allocation across all services and collaboration between ESOL specialists and mainstream teachers in partnership with building administrators.4. Policy and ComplianceConduct annual review and updates of the districts LAU Plan to ensure compliance with federal and state compliance with all federal ML education requirements including Title VI ESSA and relevant Supreme Court decisions (Lau v. Nichols Plyler v. Doe Castañeda v. Pickard).Coordinate with building administrators to ensure consistent implementation of ML program policies and procedures.5. Family and Community EngagementOversee coordination of translation and interpretation services to ensure meaningful communication with ML and facilitate community partnerships for cultural brokering and case management Job DescriptionCertification/License:Valid Maine teaching certificate with endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL) or English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of EducationEducation:Masters degree in TESOL Applied Linguistics Bilingual Education or related field :Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience with multilingual knowledge of second language acquisition theory sheltered instruction strategies and differentiated instruction for English knowledge of WIDA standards ACCESS for ELLs assessment Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPs) and federal compliance requirements under Title VI and and Work in the Biddeford Maine CommunityLocated along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beachesViews of the Saco River to its westLess than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland AreaIt is less than two hours north of to a growing population of diverse residentsPicturesque downtownMaines youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtownThriving economyMany recreational opportunities including fishing hiking biking public parks and kayakingEqual OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the diversity of the student School Departments selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities the most significant commitment to quality education and the greatest likelihood of effectively implementing the learning selections will be made without consideration of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion ancestry or national origin age marital status parental status disability or genetic information pregnancy membership in an employee organization military service political affiliation and any other state or federal this policy sexual orientation means a persons actual or perceived heterosexuality bisexuality homosexuality or gender identity or Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools Dayton SchoolSouthern Maine Administrative Collaborative
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Succession Planning
- Store Management Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Conflict Management
- Operations Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Retail Management
About Company
Please find more information about our employers: Biddeford Schools - Biddefordschools.me Dayton School - Daytonschooldept.org Southern Maine Administrative Cooperative - SMACschools.me
