Bilingual Teacher - Grade 6

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Title: Bilingual Education Teacher

Location: Smalley School

Date Posted: 5/22/2026

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and grade/level and/or content area endorsement and Bilingual Education Endorsement or eligibility.
• Demonstrated language proficiency and knowledge of effective teaching methods.
• 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/Designated Administrator.

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

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

• Work to achieve state core curriculum content standards, district goals, and objectives by promoting active learning using board‑adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide opportunities for individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each pupil’s needs.
• Set specific objectives in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carry out presentations to effectively achieve these objectives.
• Participate in the assessment of students’ English proficiency, identify students eligible for bilingual education/ESL, and provide necessary services.
• Assess pupils’ academic progress, English proficiency, and personal growth toward stated objectives annually.
• Maintain records of pupils’ educational progress and report findings as required.
• Identify support services needs for limited English proficient pupils and cooperate with staff to resolve learning problems.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior conducive to learning.
• Budget class time effectively.
• Communicate with parents through conferences to inform them of program progress and encourage involvement.
• Develop written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking.
• Supervise pupils during out‑of‑classroom activities as assigned.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education and other professional growth activities.
• Participate in school‑level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups.
• Make effective use of community resources to enhance instruction.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
• Perform other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned.

• Salary: $61,825 – $105,620 (BBEA Salary Guide).
• Full‑time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits.
• Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness, and Bereavement Days included.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer