English Teacher

The Westbrook School Department is seeking an English Teacher at Westbrook High School for the school year 2026 - 2027 and beyond. Job Description Westbrook High School is seeking a creative, engaging and energetic English Language Arts teacher to join our English department for the upcoming school year. This is a full-time teaching position. The ideal candidate will have experience as a 9-12 English teacher, strong content knowledge, willingness to collaborate and share best practices with colleagues, and be skilled at working with all students. We are looking for a candidate with experience working with a team of educators to plan lessons, units and assessments. We also prefer a candidate who has experience working with special education and multilingual learners, skilled in differentiation, and the application of 21st Century teaching and learning strategies. Additionally, the candidate should be familiar with SEL and other holistic practices that help students access their academics and enrich their lives. Finally, this candidate should reflect a teacher whose academic strength is matched by a love of teaching and demonstrated range and flexibility to reach diverse students. 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, a Humanities 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 in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine's largest city, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused district. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, and emotional 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 mission, One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team! This is a position within the Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement. The range of salary is $52,393 to $98,248 depending on experience and education. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr ServingSchools