ML/ESOL/ELL Teacher Coach

Multilingual Teacher Coach Lewiston Public Schools Job Title Multilingual Teacher Coach Department Multilingual Learner (ML) Programs Reports To Director of Multilingual Programs / Building Principal Approved By Jake Langlais, Superintendent Effective Date 10/2/2026 Status Full-time, salaried Salary Range $45,518.26 � $85,857.

57 Position Summary The Multilingual Teacher Coach works under the direction of school administrators to strengthen teaching practice and make sure multilingual learners receive academic experiences that meet their needs. The coach models sound teaching and learning strategies for language development, and has a thorough command of curriculum models and current research on effective instruction for multilingual learners.

The coach also develops, gathers, and shares resources that help students reach their language and academic goals, and oversees English learner identification, placement, and data. Essential Requirement: Availability The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule.

This is an essential function of the position, not a preference. New students arrive throughout the year and need timely screening and placement, and teachers depend on consistent coaching cycles. Regular, predictable attendance is therefore required, along with scheduled professional development and state testing windows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Coaching and instructional support Respond to the needs of multilingual learners and their teachers. Provide classroom support and coaching to teachers as they use instructional strategies for multilingual learners that are aligned with district standards, frameworks, and assessments. Teach demonstration lessons for classroom teachers.

Help teachers choose professional learning that improves their practice with multilingual learners. Language and literacy across content areas Provide resources to all teachers so language and literacy development are emphasized across the curriculum. Help develop methods to measure how effectively instruction is raising multilingual learners' language and literacy skills.

Meet with content-area faculty to discuss curriculum changes, target data, and [school improvement initiatives]. Work with [district and regional partners] to align student performance measures with district guidelines, standards, and frameworks. English learner identification, placement, and data Conduct English language proficiency screening for new students (such as the WIDA Screener) and make placement recommendations.

Manage all data for English learners receiving direct and mainstream services. Manage implementation and data analysis for all required and mandated testing, including annual English language proficiency testing. Work with staff to develop, support, and monitor graduation plans for English learners. Work with staff to match extended-day and extended-year programming to student needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises students and directs the work of educational technicians as assigned. Provides coaching and support to teachers [but does not formally evaluate them].

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, certification, and experience Bachelor's degree Exemplary teaching experience, preferably with multilingual learners Valid Maine teaching certificate and endorsements [English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement] Training in English language proficiency screening and assessment, or willingness to complete it Completed criminal history record check (fingerprinting), as required by Maine law Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule Language skills Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations, including federal and state requirements for English learners.

Write reports, correspondence, and procedures. Present information effectively and respond to questions from individuals and groups. Fluency in a language spoken by district families [preferred]. Mathematical and data skills Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Analyze assessment and language proficiency data, including basic statistics, to guide instruction and placement. Reasoning ability Solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists. Interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Other skills and abilities Apply current research and theory on second language acquisition to the instructional program.

Thorough command of a specific content area, and broad knowledge of other curriculum areas. Attentive listening and communication skills, and the ability to guide a learning community through change. Culturally responsive practice and the ability to build effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.

Compensation

and Benefits The salary range for this position is $45,518.26 to $85,857.57 annually (SY 26/27), with placement on the teacher salary schedule based on education and experience. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package: Health insurance, with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer Dental, vision, and life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending and dependent care accounts Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), plus 403(b) and 457 plans 15 paid sick days per year Tuition reimbursement and more Physical Requirements and Work Environment The physical demands below are essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them. Regularly stand, talk, and hear. Frequently walk between classrooms, testing spaces, and meeting rooms. Occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, such as school supplies, books, and testing materials. Use close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work takes place in classrooms, offices, testing spaces, and meeting rooms. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. ADA Statement The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position.

Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.

This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Federal Nondiscrimination Notice Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment.

It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.