About this role
Qualifications:
• Hold a New Jersey instructional English certificate
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Experience working with High School students with various ability levels
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Provide instruction and experiences to learn the community's culture.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of English, safety, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Maintain records indicating students' progress and assist with the evaluation and assessment of students. Communicate regularly with parents to nurture a supportive, cooperative relationship between home and school.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
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 Affirmative 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.