Teacher World Language Spanish (High School)

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools in Paterson, NJ seeks a certified Spanish educator to deliver engaging instruction to adolescent learners. The role emphasizes applying data-driven methods, utilizing interactive software, and fostering rigorous language development within the NJ Student Learning Standards framework.

The ideal candidate demonstrates growth-minded teaching, strong communication with families, and a commitment to equity and continuous improvement in a diverse urban setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Jersey Spanish certification.
• Strong knowledge of child growth, development, and research related to learning.
• Familiarity with NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Proficient instructional practices and strategies.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.
• Experience working with adolescent students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Critical thinker, problem solver, and respectful person.
• Computer literacy and ability to use interactive instructional software.
• Effective oral and written communication with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Data-driven instruction

Adolescent student experience

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Oral and written communication

Integrity

Education

New Jersey Spanish certification

Tools

NJSLS/NJSLA knowledge

Interactive instructional software

Job description

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Jersey Spanish certification


• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.


• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA


• Effective instructional practices and strategies


• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction


• Experience working with adolescent students


• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character


• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others


• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community

• 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 Affinative 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.