TITLE: ESL TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and grade level and/or content area endorsement and
Bilingual Education Endorsement or eligibility.
2. Adequate experience as determined by the board.
3. Demonstrated language proficiency and knowledge of effective teaching methods.
4. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/Principal/Designated Administrator
JOB GOAL:
To provide an approved bilingual education program that fosters English proficiency, academic learning
and personal growth.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Curriculum and Lesson Plans
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.
Classroom Activities and Work with Students
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Maintains records of pupils’ educational progress in class record books and/or approved forms
and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
4. Identifies academic and support services needs to limited English proficient pupils and
cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
