Teacher Grade 6-8 Bilingual

Paterson Public School District • Paterson, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Bilingual Teacher for grades 6-8. The role requires a candidate who can effectively teach middle school students, manage a classroom, and utilize various instructional strategies. The teacher will be responsible for assessing student learning and using data to inform instruction. Strong communication skills in both English and Spanish are essential for interacting with students, staff, parents, and the community. The position also requires proficiency in using electronic equipment and digital technology for educational purposes. The Paterson Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

• Hold a New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility in middle school or K-12 and a certificate in Bilingual/Bicultural Education
• Must be computer literate
• Highly motivated result-driven educator

Nice To Haves

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnostics, and research related to learning and children needing to learn in bilingual classrooms
• Experience working with middle school students
• Knowledge of assessment and data analysis for instructional purposes
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, digital technology to augment authentic learning, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications
• Successful implementation of instructional strategies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED