Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher JobID: 780Position Type:Elementary School TeachingDate Posted:3/25/2026Location:Lamonte Annex SchoolDate Available:09/01/2026Additional Information: Show/HideTITLE: BILINGUAL EDUCATION TEACHERQUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and gradelevel and/or content area endorsement and BilingualEducation Endorsement or eligibility2. Demonstrated language proficiency and knowledgeof effective teaching methods3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills5. Required criminal history background check andproof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alienstatusREPORTS TO: Principal/Designated AdministratorSUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers andclassroom aidesJOB GOAL: To provide an approved bilingual education programthat fosters English proficiency, academic learning andpersonal growth.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards district goalsand objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom usingboard-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and providesopportunities for individualized and small group instruction in orderto adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.3. Sets specific objectives in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans andcarries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.NJSBA POLICY AND LIBRARY RESOURCESNew Jersey School Boards Association, P.O. Box 909, Trenton, NJ 08605-0909Copyright 2004 by NJSBA. All rights reserved.4. Participates in the assessment of the English proficiency of pupils whosenative language is other than English; helps to identify pupils eligible forbilingual education and/or English as a Second Language programs orother services designed to improve English language proficiency.5. Assesses pupil academic progress, English proficiency and personalgrowth toward stated objectives of instruction. Assesses annually todetermine pupils ready to exit the bilingual/ESL program.6. Maintains records of pupils' educational progress in class record booksand/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reportingpurposes.7. Identifies academic and support services needs of limited Englishproficient pupils and cooperates with other professional staff membersin assessing and resolving learning problems.8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achievea classroom climate conducive to learning.9. Budgets class time effectively.10. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means toinform them about the school program, discuss pupil progress andencourage their involvement in the development and review of programobjectives. Works cooperatively with the district's bilingual parentadvisory committee.11. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical andcritical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.12. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.13. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvementthrough inservice education and other professional growth activities.14. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees andother school system groups.Page 2 of 4 Rev. 2/0715. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructionalprogram.16. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and boardpolicy.17. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment andcertification as may be assigned.TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually inaccordance with state law and the provisions of theboard'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 regularcontact with pupils; grounds for disqualification fromemployment; exceptionN.J.S.A. 18A:610 Dismissal and reduction in compensation ofpersons under tenure in public school systemN.J.S.A. 18A:162 Physical examinations; requirementN.J.S.A. 18A:252 Authority over pupilsN.J.S.A. 18A:254 School register; keepingN.J.S.A. 18A:261 Citizenship of teachers, etc.N.J.S.A. 18A:261.1 Residence requirement prohibitedN.J.S.A. 18A:262 Certificates required; exceptionN.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contractsN.J.S.A. 18A:283 No tenure for noncitizensN.J.S.A. 18A:285 Tenure of teaching staff membersN.J.S.A. 18A:288 Notice of intention to resign requiredPage 3 of 4 Rev. 2/07N.J.S.A. 18A:35-15 to 26 Bilingual education programsN.J.S.A. 18A:37 Discipline of pupilsN.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in educationN.J.A.C. 6A:8 Standards and assessmentN.J.A.C. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standardsSee particularly:N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachersN.J.A.C. 6A:9-5 General certification policiesN.J.A.C. 6A:9-8 Requirements for instructional certificateN.J.A.C. 6A:9-9.2 Endorsements and authorizationsN.J.A.C. 6A:9-9.2 (b)1 Bilingual/bicultural educationN.J.A.C. 6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachersN.J.A.C. 6A:15 Bilingual educationN.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student developmentN.J.A.C. 6A:32-4 Employment of teaching staffN.J.A.C. 6A:324.4 Evaluation of tenured teaching staff membersN.J.A.C. 6A:324.5 Evaluation of nontenured teaching staffmembersN.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 Standards for determining seniorityN.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinationsN.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 Student recordsImmigration 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