ESL Teacher/Academic Interventionist-Tenure Track Position

ESL Teacher/Academic Interventionist-Tenure Track Position
Bloomingdale Public Schools | Bloomingdale, NJ
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ESL Teacher/Academic Interventionist - Tenure Track Position
Position Overview
Bloomingdale Public Schools is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven educator to serve as a combined ESL Teacher and Academic Interventionist. The successful candidate will provide English language instruction to multilingual learners while delivering targeted academic interventions in English Language Arts and Mathematics for students in grades 5–8.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in differentiated instruction, data-driven decision-making, student assessment, and collaborative instructional practices to support student growth and achievement.
Qualifications
- Hold a valid New Jersey English as a Second Language (ESL) certification.
- Possess appropriate New Jersey instructional certification for assigned teaching responsibilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), WIDA English Language Development Standards, and mandated state assessments.
Essential Responsibilities
ESL Teacher – 0.5 FTE
- Provide direct English as a Second Language instruction to multilingual learners in accordance with district and state requirements.
- Design and implement differentiated lessons aligned with the NJSLS and WIDA English Language Development Standards.
- Support students in developing English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Administer and interpret English language proficiency assessments, including ACCESS for ELLs, in accordance with state requirements.
- Monitor, document, and communicate student language development and academic progress.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to support multilingual learners' access to grade-level curriculum and instructional accommodations.
- Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and instructional needs.
Academic Interventionist – 0.5 FTE
- Provide targeted, research-based academic interventions in English Language Arts and Mathematics to students in grades 5–8.
- Work directly with individual students and small groups to address identified skill deficits and support mastery of grade-level standards.
- Design and implement differentiated, data-driven instruction through flexible grouping, both within and outside the general education classroom.
- Analyze student achievement data, including benchmark assessments, universal screeners, and progress monitoring results, to identify learning gaps and determine appropriate interventions.
- Utilize assessment data to refine instructional practices, adjust interventions, and support continuous student growth.
- Develop and implement supplemental instructional materials, standards-aligned activities, and targeted practice opportunities to support student learning.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop instructional resources, intervention strategies, and differentiated learning opportunities aligned with student needs.
- Demonstrate exemplary instructional practices, professional conduct, and effective classroom management when working with individual students and small groups.
- Monitor and document student progress, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and adjust instructional strategies as necessary.
- Communicate regularly with school personnel and parents/guardians regarding student performance, reading and mathematics proficiency levels, and academic progress.
- Participate in collaborative data meetings and intervention planning to support districtwide student achievement goals.
- Perform other duties consistent with contractual obligations and as assigned by appropriate administrative personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing ESL instruction and academic interventions in a public school setting.
- Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) practices.
- Experience utilizing assessment data to guide differentiated instruction and flexible grouping.
- Demonstrated success working with multilingual learners and students requiring additional academic support.
- Strong organizational, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Please email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Deadline to apply: November 16, 2026