Title III ESL Teacher Kindergarten-12 ML Screening

Township of Union Public Schools; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Township of Union Public Schools seeks certified ESL teachers to screen multilingual learners entering Kindergarten and other new or transfer students. After records review, teachers administer the WIDA Screener for K-12 students whose Home Language Survey indicates languages other than English, supporting NJDOE multilingual learner identification and ESL placement before the school year starts.

Responsibilities include administering WIDA Screener for incoming students, reviewing surveys,

Qualifications

• Hold valid New Jersey teaching certificate and ESL certification.
• Experience with WIDA Screener or ACCESS testing is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer WIDA Screener for incoming Kindergarten students and other new students in grades K-12.
• Review Home Language Surveys and student records prior to testing.
• Score, record and upload screener tests results.
• Notify parents/guardians.
• Complete the identification process in GenesisAssist with the placement of newly involved students.

Skills

Strong organizational and comms skills

WIDA Screener experience

Education

New Jersey Teaching Certificate

ESL Certification

Tools

WIDA Screener

Job description

Date of Posting: 9/14/2026

Posting ID: 203356

ANTICIPATED

Title III ESL Teacher Kindergarten-12 ML Screening

2026-2027 School Year

REQUIRED:

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate
• ESL Certification required
• Experience with WIDA Screener or ACCESS testing preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills

DUTIES:

The Township of Union Public Schools is seeking certified ESL teachers to assist with screening of incoming Kindergarten and other new or transfer students who are identified as possible multilingual learners. Upon completing a records review, teachers will administer the WIDA Screener for K-12 students whose Home Language Survey indicates a language other than English. This work supports the district’s compliance with NJDOE multilingual learner identification requirements and ensures students are appropriately identified for ESL services prior to the start of the school year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer with WIDA Screener for incoming kindergarten students and any other new students in grades K-12
• Review Home Language Surveys and student records prior to testing
• Score, record and upload screener tests results
• Notify parents/guardians
• Complete the identification process in GenesisAssist with the placement of newly involved students

DATES:

November 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 (hours will vary based on testing)

RATE OF PAY:

$46 per hour (not to exceed 20 hours)

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Deadline is subject to change

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER