Leave Replacement: Bilingual Teacher - Grade 5

Bound Brook School District; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 55,642 - 68,007; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick, personal, and vacation days

Job summary

Bound Brook School District is seeking a full-time Leave Replacement Elementary Classroom Teacher: Bilingual for Grade 5. The role involves developing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The position offers a salary of $61,825 with benefits including medical, vision, and dental. Additionally, the teacher will engage with parents and uphold educational standards to foster effective learning.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Highly Qualified Teacher status.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Required criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Monitor pupil academic progress and personal growth.
• Communicate with parents about pupil progress.

Skills

Effective teaching methods

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement

Job description

Leave Replacement Elementary Classroom Teacher: Bilingual (Grade 5)

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified Teacher
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

Job Goal

To provide an approved program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational 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 individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
8. Budgets class time effectively.
9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
11. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age‑appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
12. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in‑service education and other professional growth activities.
13. Participates in school‑level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
14. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
15. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
16. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Terms of Employment

Work year and salary to be determined by the board. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Salary and Benefits

SB AE Leave Replacement Salary: $61,825.00; stipend opportunities. Full‑time year leave replacements are eligible for medical, prescription, vision, and dental benefits. Sick, personal, vacation, and bereavement days are included.

Legal References

Applicable laws and regulations: N.J.S.A. 7F; N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑7.1; N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑10; N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑2; N.J.S.A. 18A:25‑2; N.J.S.A. 18A:25‑4; N.J.S.A. 18A:26‑1; N.J.S.A. 18A:26‑1.1; N.J.S.A. 18A:26‑2; N.J.S.A. 18A:27; N.J.A.C. 6A:7; N.J.A.C. 6A:8; N.J.A.C. 6A:9; N.J.A.C. 6A:32; Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.