Teacher Leader - Multilingual Education (K-12), District-wide

Hackensack Public Schools; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Public Schools invites applications for a Teacher Leader in Multilingual Education to support K-12 across the district. This leadership role focuses on data-driven conversations, curriculum alignment, and collaborative professional learning with instructional leadership.

The position emphasizes MTSS, data-informed decisions, and district initiatives. It involves leading cross-building PLCs, planning, and coaching colleagues to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate appropriate to the assigned position.
• Strong knowledge of district curriculum, NJ Student Learning Standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Skilled in formative and summative assessment strategies to guide instruction.
• Ability to analyze student data and translate findings into actions.
• Understanding MTSS, Tier 1 core instruction, and Tier 2/3 interventions.
• Experience with differentiated instruction for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with colleagues.
• Ability to facilitate collaborative conversations and align with protocols.
• Experience leading PLCs, planning, and professional learning teams.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and district MTSS.
• Maintain confidentiality and meet timelines and documentation needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead data conversations using district protocols to review achievement and growth data.
• Guide colleagues in interpreting evidence and determining instructional steps.
• Facilitate PLCs and collaborative planning across buildings or departments.
• Support MTSS implementation and data-informed instruction.
• Coordinate professional learning and share resources with instructional leadership.
• Prepare agendas and materials for staff meetings and professional learning.
• Document time and planning activities for review and approval.
• Collaborate with Reading Specialists and multilingual staff to align screening and progress monitoring.
• Partner to ensure access to grade-level learning for diverse learners.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Assessment literacy

Facilitation skills

Professional learning

Collaboration

Communication

MTSS expertise

Enrollment of multilingual learners

Confidentiality

Education

NJ instructional certificate

Job description

Hackensack Public Schools invites applications for a Teacher Leader in Multilingual Education to support K-12 across the district. This leadership role focuses on data-driven conversations, curriculum alignment, and collaborative professional learning with instructional leadership.

The position emphasizes MTSS, data-informed decisions, and district initiatives. It involves leading cross-building PLCs, planning, and coaching colleagues to improve student outcomes.