Teacher Grade 6-8 Bilingual ELA

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools seeks qualified educators with New Jersey teaching certification or eligibility in K-12 English or K-6 with Middle School English Language Arts or K-8, plus Bilingual/Bicultural Education certification. The role emphasizes strong literacy pedagogy, bilingual instruction, data-driven planning, and active engagement with diverse students and families.

Ideal candidates communicate fluently in English and Spanish, demonstrate sound classroom management, and leverage

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility in K-12 English or K-6 with Middle School English Language Arts or K-8, and certification in Bilingual/Bicultural Education.
• 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 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
• Must be computer literate
• Highly motivated result-driven educator

Skills

Bilingual/Bicultural Education

Communication in English/Spanish

Classroom management

Data analysis for instruction

Assessment knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Motivated educator

Education

New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility in K-12 English or K-6 with Middle School English Language Arts or K-8, and certification in Bilingual/Bicultural Education

Bilingual/Bicultural Education certification

Tools

Word processing

Data management

Digital technology

Visual presentations

Audio presentations

Telecommunications

Job description

• Hold a New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility in K-12 English or K-6 with Middle School English Language Arts or K-8, and certification in Bilingual/Bicultural Education.
• 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 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
• Must be computer literate
• Highly motivated result-driven educator

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility in K-12 English or K-6 with Middle School English Language Arts or K-8, and certification in Bilingual/Bicultural Education.
• 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 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
• Must be computer literate
• Highly motivated result-driven educator

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affir​mative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.