Bilingual/ESL Teacher

Paterson, NJ$63K - $101K / yearPosted 10 months ago

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING/onsitemid

Job Description

Effective Date(s): September 1, 2025

Staff Needed: One (1) Bilingual/ESL Teacher

Qualifications:

Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 with an English as a Second Language endorsement AND a Bilingual endorsement and other appropriate endorsement(s) for the position held (N.J.A.C. 6:11-6.1, 6.2 or 8.1 et seq.)
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English and in the selected native language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Hold a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
Have excellent experience in teaching and working with students.
Have excellent integrity.
Demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development.
Have effective instructional strategies, classroom management, diagnosis and research related to learning and children needing to learn English as a second language.
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
Knowledge of NJSLA, ACCESS and WIDA
Ability to interpret data to drive instruction
Understand UDL in lesson planning

Salary: $63,130.00 - $101,425.00
Subject for Negotiation
Initiator: Sham Bacchus, Principal

Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Pending budget availability
All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted on the Paterson Public Schools website