Westbrook High School is seeking a dynamic and collaborative educator to join our growing Multilingual Team. The successful candidate will have, or be eligible for, Maine D.O.E Multilingual certificate #660. Background in humanities or experience teaching English or History preferred.
About the Position:
Westbrook’s Multilingual Team is a highly skilled and compassionate group of respected educators who truly believe in the academic and social-emotional growth of each learner. Currently, 24% of our total student population in Westbrook is identified as Multilingual Learners (MLs), representing 41 birth countries and 26 different primary languages. In Westbrook, we embrace and celebrate this growing diversity. Joining Westbrook’s ML Team means belonging to a team that is highly motivated, collaborative and incredibly student focused.
In Westbrook, our Multilingual Teachers:
Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students
Provide and support rigorous and appropriate instruction aligned with content area standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards to meet academic expectations for all MLs
Provide direct instruction through various approaches, including content-based instruction and co-teaching
Collaborate and consult with general education teachers to enhance the acquisition of English in all language domains necessary for students to participate and make progress in general education content classes
Administer WIDA English proficiency assessments and develop annual Individual Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPs) for all identified MLs on caseload
Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs
Maintain accurate student records and meet all federal, state and local guidelines for ML programming
Develop positive relationships with multilingual families
About the School:
Westbrook High School is proud to serve the City of Westbrook. Our learners represent 27 different countries of origin and speak over 15 languages other than English. The needs of individual learners are recognized and met through the work of our exemplary staff and diverse programming. We offer a wide range of extracurricular clubs, activities and athletic teams. Westbrook High School values student voice, welcomes all students, and is committed to helping students realize and achieve their dreams. Our staff endeavors to build positive relationships with students to promote, support and enhance learning. We collaborate in teams at the freshmen and sophomore levels to provide a social emotional curriculum, assess student data, implement interventions, and talk about best practice. This allows us to prepare students for a more individualized course of study during their junior and senior years. Westbrook High School offers a STEM endorsed diploma and a Visual & Performing Arts endorsed diploma. We also offer programming to prepare students for Westbrook Regional Technical Center and PATHS. Finally, we are proud to prepare students for the Seal of Bi-Literacy through our Multilingual Learner programming and our Modern and Classical Language courses. Westbrook High School has become a springboard for students to join the military, enter the workforce or go onto college through relevant and rigorous coursework and the guidance of our Aspirations Counselor and Student Services Department.
About the District:
Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. Our students are provided with a variety of opportunities to thrive in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please visit the employment page on our website to be directed to Frontline. All candidates must complete the online application (including a philosophy of teaching statement) and upload the following documents: resume, transcripts, proof of certification, CHRC and three current letters of reference. A review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
For more information, please contact Regina Clement, Director of Multilingual Programs, at (207) 591-6207 or clementr@westbrookschools.org
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Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in Maine, Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce to support a vibrant, culturally rich and equity-focused school district.