Bilingual Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Bilingual Teacher

Date Posted:
10/6/2025

Location:
Multiple Sites

Date Available:
August 19, 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
New Milford Public Schools is looking for an Excellent Bi-Lingual Teacher

Title: Bilingual Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal

Job Summary

To ensure high quality instruction linked to the Common Core State Standards and District strategic goals. To provide a rigorous academic environment that actively engages students; incorporates best educational practices; creates an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and addresses the needs of all learners and supports the social/emotional development of the students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates content knowledge and makes relevant connections for all students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development, particularly the typical developmental characteristics of age group assigned.
• Understands the acquisition of a second language and designs instructional plans consistent with meeting the needs of English language learners.
• Establishes and clearly articulates instructional outcomes based upon the district adopted curriculum, district-established targets, best practice, ELD and Common Core State Standards.
• Utilizes personnel resources as appropriate to enhance content and pedagogical knowledge.
• Uses formative and summative assessment results to diagnose student learning, develop a student profile, align and modify instruction and design instructional strategies.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
• Establishes a culture and environment for learning and student engagement.
• Establishes and manages classroom procedures to maximize student learning time and productively engage students at all times.
• Effectively manages student behavior through implementation of classroom rules and clear expectations with the building's positive behavioral system.
• Clearly communicates expectations for learning and provides a rigorous instructional environment that is differentiated to meet the unique needs of all learners.
• Uses questioning and discussion techniques to successfully engage all students, particularly second language learners, in the learning process.
• Engage students in the learning process through instructional strategies that are intellectually stimulating, appropriate to the students' knowledge and experience and consistent with the Common Core Standards.
• Uses formative and summative assessment data to drive instructional decision-making and provide students with meaningful feedback.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to ensure that all students learn.
• Reflects on teaching in order to improve instruction.
• Advocates for bilingual students and seeks necessary resources to ensure student success in all aspects of the educational environment.
• Maintains accurate records consistent with school and district policies and procedures
• Communicates with students and parents about student progress in a timely manner and in a fashion that demonstrates respect for cultural norms.
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and contributes to the school and district by attending meetings and serving on committees.
• Seeks professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all areas by displaying integrity and ethical conduct in behavior, attire and communications. h. Arrives to work on time and demonstrates consistent attendance to ensure continuity of instruction.
• Demonstrates the ability to individually assess and monitor the students' skills in their native language as well as English.
• Assist with the transition from primary native language to English acquisition.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to provide the most appropriate program based on the child's native language and readiness for English instruction.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with parents and community agencies in order to promote English language acquisition as well as participate in a variety of local, regional and community events geared toward assisting families in the acculturation to the American education system.
• This job description is a guide and not an exhaustive list of all duties of the position, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by administration in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and the Board of Education.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Meets all current licensing requirements including endorsement(s) in the appropriate teaching areas,
• Must demonstrate verbal and written proficiency in the specified non-English language area Must be familiar with the CELP standards and how to align them with the Common Core State Standards
• Preference will be given to individuals who are trained in the execution of other appropriate assessment measures for non-English speaking students, LAS Link

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Collaborate with teachers in effective instructional strategies to support multilingual learners
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrates effective collaboration skills;
• Employs effective coaching skills;
• Exhibits knowledge of standards-based curriculum;
• Integrates technology into classroom instruction;
• Participates in workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced coursework which further advance knowledge of current trends in TESOL instruction;
• Uses effective strategies for differentiating instruction and;
• Utilizes effective data-based, problem-solving skills.

Candidates must include at least 2 current letters of reference, resume, cover letter, copy of teaching certificate and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. All required documents must be uploaded to your online application.


COMPENSATION & WAGE RANGE DISCLOSURE:

Salary placement for this position is determined by education level (BA, MA, 6th Year, Doctorate) and verifiable prior teaching experience in accordance with the Salary Schedule set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the New Milford Board of Education and the CEA - New Milford. To review the full salary schedule and step structure, please access the Collective Bargaining Agreement here .

BENEFITS & LEAVE ELIGIBILITY:

Full-time positions in this bargaining unit include a comprehensive benefits package pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement (linked above), including:

• Health & Medical Insurance: Connecticut State Partnership Plan 2.0 (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage).
• Paid Leave: Annual allotment of Sick Leave days, Personal Leave days, and Bereavement Leave.
• Family & Medical Leave: Job protection and leave rights under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and applicable state statutory leave provisions, supported by contractual paid sick leave banks and personal leave allotments. To review the official Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act notice, please visit: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage & Hour Division.
• Retirement & Pension: Mandatory enrollment in the Connecticut Teachers' Retirement System (TRB); optional voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) tax-deferred annuity plans.
• Additional Benefits: Group Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and District-sponsored Professional Development opportunities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The New Milford Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The New Milford Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, or disability. The New Milford Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.