ESL Teacher

ESL Teacher

The Toms River Regional Board of Education anticipates openings for the following position effective with the 2026 - 2027 school year: English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Job description attached.

TITLE: ESL TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and grade level and/or content area endorsement and Bilingual Education Endorsement or eligibility.

2. Adequate experience as determined by the board.

3. Demonstrated language proficiency and knowledge of effective teaching methods.

4. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.

5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

6. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/Principal/Designated Administrator

JOB GOAL

To provide an approved bilingual education program that fosters English proficiency, academic learning and personal growth.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum and Lesson Plans

1. Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards district goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.

2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

3. Sets specific objectives in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.

Classroom Activities and Work with Students

1. Participates in the assessment of the English proficiency of pupils whose native language is other than English; helps to identify pupils eligible for bilingual education and/or English as a Second Language programs or other services designed to improve English language proficiency.

2. Assesses pupil academic progress, English proficiency and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction. Assesses annually to determine pupils ready to exit the bilingual/ESL program.

3. Maintains records of pupils' educational progress in class record books and/or approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.

4. Identifies academic and support services needs to limited English proficient pupils and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.

5. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.

6. Budgets class time effectively.

7. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.

8. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.

Maintains Good Relations with Parents

1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program, discuss pupil progress and encourage their involvement in the development and review of program objectives.

2. Works cooperatively with the district's bilingual parent advisory committee.

Other

1. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

2. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meeting/committees and other school system groups.

3. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.

4. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.

5. Notifies the school principal promptly with information relevant to orderly district operations, such as observations about gang activity, signs of student depression, or signs of child abuse.

6. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or his/her designee within the scope of employment and certification.

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey State law and the provision of the board's policy on evaluations.

Adopted by: Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education

Date: March 18, 2014 Revision: