ESL Educator for Multilingual Learners

Palisades Park School District; Palisades Park (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palisades Park School District is seeking an ESL Teacher to support multilingual learners with standards-based ESL instruction and language development across content areas. The role involves administering WIDA assessments and analyzing progress data to guide teaching decisions.

Candidates should hold NJ ESL licensure and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) certification/endorsement
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment
• Masters Degree in related area preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to multilingual learners in accordance with NJDOE requirements.
• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction that supports students’ English language development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varying English proficiency levels and academic needs of multilingual learners.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support language development across all content areas.
• Administer WIDA assessments (Screener and ACCESS) in accordance with state and district guidelines.
• Analyze student assessment data to monitor progress and inform instruction.

Skills

Teaching methods

ESL knowledge

Data analysis

Curriculum knowledge

Computer skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related

Master's degree in related area (preferred)

Job description

Palisades Park School District is seeking an ESL Teacher to support multilingual learners with standards-based ESL instruction and language development across content areas. The role involves administering WIDA assessments and analyzing progress data to guide teaching decisions.

Candidates should hold NJ ESL licensure and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.