Bilingual Aide

iLearn Schools; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits: Health (Medical, Vision, Dental), Short Term Disability, AAE, & Pension

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a Bilingual Aide in Fair Lawn, NJ, to support educational instruction in classrooms. The role involves providing assistance to licensed staff with individual or group instructions and translating communication for students and parents.

The ideal candidate should possess an Associates degree, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and demonstrate effective communication skills. A criminal background check is required, and the position offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited college.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational support to licensed staff in instruction.
• Translate orally and in writing for students and staff.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Effective communication

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Associates degree from an accredited college

Job description

Position Type:

ESL/Bilingual (K-12)/ESL

Date Posted:

2/9/2026

Location:

iLearn Schools

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Position Title: Bilingual Aide

Compensation:

Base $38/750. Comprehensive Benefits: Health (Medical, Vision, Dental), Short Term Disability, AAE, & Pension

Summary:

The role of the Bilingual Aide is to provide educational support to the licensed staff member in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; translate orally and in writing for teachers, administrators, students and parents; as well as prepare instructional materials as directed. The Bilingual Aide is expected to establish and maintain effective, appropriate working relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree from an accredited college.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.
• Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
• Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:6-7.1.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.2.
• Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the CEO finds appropriate and acceptable.

Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
• Requires some traveling.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Pursue the vision and execute the mission of iLearn Schools Inc.
• Support and promote board and administrative initiatives and decisions.
• Possess an understanding of the charter school renewal process and assist with the process as needed.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the charter school.
• Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through professional growth.
• Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, New Jersey Department of Education rules and regulations, iLearn Schools Inc. policies, procedures and contractual obligations.
• Take immediate action and notify appropriate personnel concerning any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.
• Follow school affirmative action procedures.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the charter school rules and regulations.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff or students and use discretion when sharing such information within legal confines.
• Maintain proper phone etiquette and practice discretion when communicating with parents or the community.
• Issue electronic/paper communications that are written with appropriate language, phrases and punctuation. Use of slang or text language is not acceptable.
• Assist in the collection of data for local, county, state or federal reports.
• Possess and understanding of the school emergency response plan.
• Attend school sponsored events as requested/contracted.
• Budget class time effectively.
• Devise written and oral assignments and assessments that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of the education program under the supervision of, and as directed by the assigned certified staff member.
• Communicate with students in English and a designated second language to facilitate instructional processes; provide translation in parent-teacher conferences or telephone calls with limited or non-English speaking parents; translate or write notes, letters and other materials.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students and staff.
• Organize and care for classroom equipment and materials.
• Participate in general staff meetings, training programs and in-service sessions as required.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification that may be assigned.

Reports to:

School Director

Supervise:

Students

Terms of Employment:

Ten-month employee

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey state law (Title 18A) and the provisions of the iLearn Schools policy on evaluation of noncertified personnel.