Bilingual Spanish Teacher

Position Title: Bilingual Spanish Teacher 

Summary: The role of the Bilingual Spanish Teacher is to utilize advanced pedagogical knowledge to plan and deliver high-quality instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment. This essential role includes translating orally and in writing for teachers, administrators, students, and parents, as well as preparing instructional materials as directed by school leadership. The Bilingual Spanish Teacher is expected to act as a responsible educational professional who establishes and maintains effective, appropriate working relationships with students, parents, and staff, fostering an environment of academic excellence and cultural responsiveness.

Compensation: Base $66,500, Tested Subject $2,000, Experience $200 per year, Advanced Degree-Masters $3,000; PHD $5,000.  Comprehensive Benefits: Health (Medical, Vision, Dental), Short Term Disability, AAE, & Pension.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required/Masters preferred.
• New Jersey Department of Education Certification CE, CEAS, Provisional, or Standard: Elementary School Teacher, K-6, or specific Subject Area endorsement AND a Teacher of Bilingual/Bicultural Education Endorsement. 
• Demonstrate full fluency and bilingualism in both English and Spanish, including oral and written mastery.
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters. 

Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:

• Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:6-7.1.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.2. 
• Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3. 
• A valid driver's license is preferred.   
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the CEO finds appropriate and acceptable. 

Requirements/Environmental Conditions: 

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching. 
• Requires some traveling. 

Performance Responsibilities: 

The Bilingual Spanish Teacher shall:

• The Bilingual Spanish Teacher supports the overarching vision and mission of iLearn Schools Inc. by upholding board and administrative initiatives, adhering strictly to all federal and New Jersey education laws and policies, and demonstrating the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. The role includes actively assisting with the charter school renewal process, safeguarding confidentiality, executing affirmative action guidelines, adhering to emergency response procedures, and promptly reporting any concerns related to student safety, health, or well-being.
• As a pedagogically knowledgeable instructional leader, the teacher designs, scaffolds, and executes comprehensive bilingual lessons that align with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) and the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) standards. Responsibilities encompass supervising students across assigned educational spaces, managing and curating classroom materials, budgeting instructional time efficiently to maximize student engagement, and conducting targeted data collection and reporting to drive student growth and language acquisition metrics.
• Communication responsibilities include interacting effectively and professionally with students, staff, parents, and the broader community in both English and Spanish; providing precise oral interpretation and high-quality written translations for school forms, parent letters, and meetings; and fostering positive, inclusive community relationships. The Bilingual Spanish Teacher remains fully responsible for actively participating in professional development, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), mandatory staff meetings, and school-sponsored events, while performing additional duties as assigned within the scope of their employment.

Reports to: School Director

Supervises: Students

Terms of Employment: Ten-month employee

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey state law (Title 18A) and the provisions of the iLearn Schools policy on evaluation of certified personnel.