Teacher of Elementary Bilingual Education and ESL at Hackensack Public Schools

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate effective lesson planning and lesson delivery, aligned to the NJSLS, by establishing clear objectives for optimal student learning, implementing grade-appropriate learning activities, and reliable assessments. Submit lesson plans when they are due.

• Document and track student performance and progress using various assessment tools and approaches that are age-appropriate.

• Create a classroom environment that is inviting to students, organized, attractive, and strategically arranged.

• Provide a nurturing, trusting, and academic environment that fosters children’s development and physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and linguistic learning.

• Differentiate academic and linguistic instruction for students at varying levels of attainment.

• Develop learning activities that address the various types of learners through multi-modal and multiple intelligences.

• Utilize bilingual language development theory and apply it to daily instruction.

• Utilize WIDA English Language Development standards in daily instruction to develop English Language Proficiency..

• Use a research-based approach to literacy and numeracy development.

• Celebrate student successes and showcase student work.

• Establish expectations for para-educators as well as monitor, direct, and provide feedback on their classroom support to ensure optimal student learning.

• Use a variety of materials, equipment, technology, and resources in instruction.

• Work closely with parents/guardians, colleagues, and administrators to provide intervention when needed.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete student records as required by the district and school administrators.

• Collaborate with colleagues at team meetings and during other available professional time  in Small and Larger Professional Learning Communities. 

• Maintain a reflective teaching practice.

Qualifications: 

• NJ Certification in Bilingual/Bicultural Education and ESL. 

• Demonstrate a love for working with children.

• Strong background in literacy and numeracy development  and Mathematical Practices.

• Knowledge of effective use of technology in instruction, including gathering and managing student data.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Working Conditions: District Elementary School

Salary: As per HBOE/HEA Agreement, benefits included

Application Procedure: Apply online via Frontline/Applitrack