ESSA Title III funded Tutorial Teachers Program

Plan and deliver rigorous, targeted instruction that supports students' academic achievement and English language development.
Provide whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Use ACCESS scores, benchmark assessments, and ongoing formative assessment data to identify learning needs, differentiate instruction, and monitor student progress.
Implement evidence-based interventions to accelerate academic and language development, particularly for students performing below grade-level expectations.
Establish a structured, supportive learning environment that promotes positive behavior, student engagement, and mutual respect.
Maintain active supervision of students and ensure their safety, including dismissal to an authorized parent or guardian.
Maintain accurate and timely lesson plans, student progress records, and other required documentation using designated templates.
Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress, attendance, and behavioral concerns.
Demonstrate professional reliability, including consistent attendance, punctuality, and adherence to program expectations.
Qualifications:

Possess appropriate New Jersey ESL teaching certification.
Be currently employed by Hackensack Public Schools; elementary ESL teaching experience preferred.
Demonstrate a record of excellent performance in previous tutorial teaching assignments, including evidence of effective instruction, professional reliability, and positive student outcomes.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to student growth, with the ability to use assessment data to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and improve academic and language proficiency outcomes.
Possess knowledge of the WIDA English Language Development Standards and their application to instructional planning and intervention.
Demonstrate expertise in differentiated instruction and effective intervention strategies in English Language Development, English Language Arts, and mathematics.
Demonstrate the ability to meet the linguistic, academic, cognitive, and behavioral needs of diverse learners within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Be willing and able to implement prescribed instructional approaches and intervention strategies with fidelity.
Demonstrate receptiveness to professional coaching and feedback, with evidence of applying recommendations to improve instructional practices.
Maintain an excellent attendance record and consistently fulfill professional responsibilities, including timely submission of required documentation.