Elementary ESL Teacher

Teacher

Qualifications:

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified Teacher
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

Job Goal: To provide an approved program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
• Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Budgets class time effectively.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
• Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.
• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Terms of Employment: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Approved By: Board Of Education Date: 4/27/09

Salary: Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620. Stipend opportunities.

Benefits: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.