Tchr of Bilingual Education - Nelson Mandela Elementary School SY; NBOE

Teacher of Bilingual Education – Nelson Mandela Elementary School SY2026-27 (NBOE)

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Rogers León, District Superintendent

Position Overview

The Newark Board of Education invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the Teacher of Bilingual Education role for the  school year at Nelson Mandela Elementary School. This position is subject to availability of funds and superintendent approval.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) as required by the NJ Department of Education.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred), unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and district regulations.
• Provides individual, small and/or large group instruction, appropriately, to adapt the curriculum to students with varying intellectual and special abilities.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction.
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises out‑classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on individual pupil progress and development.
• Maintains attendance accounting and business service as required.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an inter‑departmental level to relate appropriate aspects of the subject area to other subjects.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress.
• Performs other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Reports To – Principal

Salary, Terms & Affiliation

• Salary:
  To be determined.
• Employment Period:
  Ten (10) months.
• Union Affiliation:
  Newark Teacher’s Union (NTU).

Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please visit

How To Apply

The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER