ESSA Title III Funded Teachers for Tutorial Program

Hackensack Public Schools; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeks ESSA Title III funded teachers for tutorial programs at Hackensack High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires NJ ESL certification and experience in targeted ESL instruction aligned with WIDA standards and NJ Learning Standards.

Responsibilities include planning rigorous instruction, using data to differentiate, providing various instructional formats, maintaining documentation, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey ESL teaching certification.
• Experience in ESL instruction and English Language Development preferred.
• Ability to use assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Familiarity with WIDA ELD Standards and NJ Student Learning Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous targeted instruction for English language learners.
• Provide whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction aligned with standards.
• Use ACCESS scores and assessments to identify needs and monitor progress.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to accelerate academic and language development.
• Maintain a structured, supportive learning environment.
• Maintain active supervision of students.
• Keep accurate lesson plans and progress records with designated templates.
• Communicate progress to parents/guardians.
• Demonstrate reliability and adherence to program expectations.

Skills

ESL instruction experience

Assessment data analysis

Differentiated instruction

WIDA standards knowledge

Language development strategies

Professional collaboration

Meeting diverse learners’ needs

Coaching receptiveness

Attendance and reliability

Education

New Jersey ESL teaching certification

Job description

ESSA Title III Funded Teachers for Tutorial Program JobID: 4261

• Position Type: 2026 - 2027 Anticipated Opening/ Certified Staff
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: Hackensack High School
• Date Available: 11/19/2026

HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ESSA TITLE III FUNDED TEACHERS FOR TUTORIAL PROGRAMS

2026 -2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Title:

Essa Title III Funded Teachers for Tutorial Programs

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, targeted instruction that supports students' academic achievement and English language development.
• Provide whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Use ACCESS scores, benchmark assessments, and ongoing formative assessment data to identify learning needs, differentiate instruction, and monitor student progress.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to accelerate academic and language development, particularly for students performing below grade-level expectations and long-term Multilingual Learners.
• Establish a structured, supportive learning environment that promotes positive behavior, student engagement, and mutual respect.
• Maintain active supervision of students.
• Maintain accurate and timely lesson plans, student progress records, and other required documentation using designated templates.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress, attendance, and behavioral concerns.
• Demonstrate professional reliability, including consistent attendance, punctuality, and adherence to program expectations.

Qualifications:

• Possess appropriate New Jersey ESL teaching certification.
• Be currently employed by Hackensack Public Schools; ESL teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrate a record of excellent performance in previous tutorial teaching assignments, including evidence of effective instruction, professional reliability, and positive student outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student growth, with the ability to use assessment data to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and improve academic and language proficiency outcomes.
• Possess knowledge of the WIDA English Language Development Standards and their application to instructional planning and intervention.
• Demonstrate expertise in differentiated instruction and effective intervention strategies in English Language Development, English Language Arts, and mathematics.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the linguistic, academic, cognitive, and behavioral needs of diverse learners within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Be willing and able to implement prescribed instructional approaches and intervention strategies with fidelity.
• Demonstrate receptiveness to professional coaching and feedback, with evidence of applying recommendations to improve instructional practices.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record and consistently fulfill professional responsibilities, including timely submission of required documentation.

Working Conditions:

Hackensack High School from December 2026 to February 2027, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:05-4:05, 42 total hours per teacher (inclusive of 36 instructional hours and 6 hours of planning and professional development).

Salary:

As per HBOE/HEA Agreement, $57.85 per hour, 100% ESSA Title III funded. Employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and student enrollment.