Bilingual Teacher - Kindergarten

Bilingual Teacher - Kindergarten JobID: 790

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

5/21/2026

Location:

Lamonte Annex School

Date Available:

09/01/2026

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TITLE: BILINGUAL EDUCATION TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and grade

level and/or content area endorsement and Bilingual

Education Endorsement or eligibility

2. Demonstrated language proficiency and knowledge

of effective teaching methods

3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

5. Required criminal history background check and

proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien

status

REPORTS TO: Principal/Designated Administrator

SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and

classroom aides

JOB GOAL: To provide an approved bilingual education program

that fosters English proficiency, academic learning and

personal growth.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

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4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Maintains records of pupils' educational progress in class record books

and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting

purposes.

7. Identifies academic and support services needs of limited English

proficient pupils and cooperates with other professional staff members

in assessing and resolving learning problems.

8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve

a classroom climate conducive to learning.

9. Budgets class time effectively.

10. 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. Works cooperatively with the district's bilingual parent

advisory committee.

11. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and

critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.

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

13. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement

through inservice education and other professional growth activities.

14. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and

other school system groups.

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15. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional

program.

16. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board

policy.

17. 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___

REVISED: ____

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 18A:67.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular

contact with pupils; grounds for disqualification from

employment; exception

N.J.S.A. 18A:610 Dismissal and reduction in compensation of

persons under tenure in public school system

N.J.S.A. 18A:162 Physical examinations; requirement

N.J.S.A. 18A:252 Authority over pupils

N.J.S.A. 18A:254 School register; keeping

N.J.S.A. 18A:261 Citizenship of teachers, etc.

N.J.S.A. 18A:261.1 Residence requirement prohibited

N.J.S.A. 18A:262 Certificates required; exception

N.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contracts

N.J.S.A. 18A:283 No tenure for noncitizens

N.J.S.A. 18A:285 Tenure of teaching staff members

N.J.S.A. 18A:288 Notice of intention to resign required

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N.J.S.A. 18A:35-15 to 26 Bilingual education programs

N.J.S.A. 18A:37 Discipline of pupils

N.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in education

N.J.A.C. 6A:8 Standards and assessment

N.J.A.C. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standards

See particularly:

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachers

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5 General certification policies

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8 Requirements for instructional certificate

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-9.2 Endorsements and authorizations

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-9.2 (b)1 Bilingual/bicultural education

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachers

N.J.A.C. 6A:15 Bilingual education

N.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student development

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4 Employment of teaching staff

N.J.A.C. 6A:324.4 Evaluation of tenured teaching staff members

N.J.A.C. 6A:324.5 Evaluation of nontenured teaching staff

members

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 Standards for determining seniority

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 Student records

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.

BBEA Teachers:

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

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

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer