Job Title: ESOL Teachers (Part time and full time .5 FTE/1.0 FTE) - Portland Adult Education

Position Type: ADULT EDUCATION/Adult Ed Teacher (Full and Part-Time) (PEA)

Salary Range for Full Time: $49,382-$62,938

Term of employment: 12/01/22-06/30/24. These are grant funded positions with funding anticipated through June 30, 2024. Position continuation dependent on additional grant funding.

Overview: This is an exciting time to join the teaching staff of Portland Adult Education, the largest school for adults in Maine. We serve approximately 2,000 students annually in our Academic and Workforce programs (ESOL, High School Diploma, College Transitions, and Workforce preparation) and offer both in-person and remote classes. We are dedicated to our values of Community, Commitment, and Curiosity and place a high value on teacher collegiality.

Job Description: We seek energetic, knowledgeable, flexible, team-oriented, highly-skilled teachers of English to adult Multilingual Learners. Successful candidates will provide rigorous instruction designed to improve students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English; plan effective lessons and assess student learning; maintain high expectations while providing support for students who are struggling; and collaborate with other teachers in the ESOL department and across PAE.

Full-time position with a remote instruction emphasis (1.0 FTE): This position requires teaching three ESOL classes per term at PAE with at least one being remote (online). The role requires expertise in remote instruction and the capacity to serve as a coach and resource for remote teachers at PAE, including providing training on methods of remote instruction and instructional materials/how-to guides.

Part-time position with a healthcare emphasis (.5 FTE): This position requires teaching two low to mid-level ESOL classes that incorporate introductory healthcare content. The courses could be in-person or remote. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues and lead the design and integration of healthcare curriculum into their classes.

Other responsibilities include:

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  Offering support and leadership to the ESOL Department such as providing input on the ESOL curriculum or helping to support or mentor teachers at particular ESOL levels

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  Actively participating in monthly ESOL Department meetings and ESOL Level meetings and/or serving as an ESOL Level Leader

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  Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills/Qualifications:

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  Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

• Excellent teaching skills, particularly for multilingual learners

• Strong interpersonal skills in order to collaborate effectively with other teachers

• Experience teaching remotely (for the full-time position)

• Interest in and/or experience teaching adults; the ability to be flexible and independent in learning to teach new content

Preferred:

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  At least three years of ESOL teaching experience

• Experience and interest in helping to build students’ digital literacy in the ESOL classroom, particularly with various ESOL levels

• Some teacher-training or instructional coaching experience

Location and Work Schedule:

• PAE offers both in person and remote classes. In person classes take place at 14 Locust St, Portland, ME

• Class schedules vary - morning, afternoon and evening session available

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization. Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html

(100) Adult Education or (660) K-12 teaching certification required (or be working toward it); ELL endorsement preferred

Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/initial/application/index.html

Authorization to work in the U.S. at the time of application

Physical Demands: Light lifting may be required.

Special Requirements:

May be required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as needed.

OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.