English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher (Cert. No. 1475) or BiLingual Teacher (Cert. No. 1480)

QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State Board of Examiners in the State of New Jersey

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Federal Programs, but on a daily basis to the principal and/or his/her designee to which assigned.

JOB GOALS: To develop and execute such individual learning programs and experiences as will contribute to each student’s growth as mature, able and responsible men and women; to work closely with the classroom teacher to assure a continuity of programs for each assigned bilingual student, to help students realize the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Responsible for pre and post testing of each assigned student.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior and self-discipline appropriate to learning.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs of all students.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis during each marking period and maintains accurate records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior in compliance with school and district policy needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and building.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and fulfills required duties.
• Cooperates in the development of a working relationship with all members of the faculty and other members of the school community.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Maintains a level of professional competence appropriate to the specific area of certification, assignment and matters of general educational importance.
• Prepares and maintains clear lesson plans to provide continuity of instruction.
• Performs other related professional duties as required.
  
  

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.