Leave Replacement: Bilingual Teacher - Grade 5

Leave Replacement Elementary Classroom Teacher: Bilingual (Grade 5)

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or
• eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified Teacher
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate
• classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and
• proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides
JOB GOAL: To provide an approved program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth;
to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued
education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district
educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the
classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate
learning activities.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides
individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the
curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and
weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively
achieve these objectives.
4. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated
objectives of instruction.
5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books
and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting
purposes.
6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff
members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to
achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
8. Budgets class time effectively.
9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to
inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical
and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
11. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate
for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels
of all pupils.
12. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through
inservice education and other professional growth activities.
13. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and
other school system groups.
14. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional
program.
15. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
16. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification
as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in
accordance with state law and the provisions of the
board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

APPROVED BY: __BOARD OF EDUCATION_____ DATE: __4/27/09____
REVISED: ________________________

Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 7F Comprehensive Educational Improvement and
Financing Act
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact
with pupils; grounds for disqualification from
employment; exception
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 Dismissal and reduction in compensation of persons
under tenure in public school system
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 Authority over pupils
N.J.S.A. 18A:25-4 School register; keeping
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc.
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence requirement prohibited
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 Certificates required; exception
N.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contracts
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N.J.S.A. 18A:28-3 No tenure for noncitizens
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 Tenure of teaching staff members
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 Notice of intention to resign required
N.J.S.A. 18A:37 Discipline of pupils
N.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in education
N.J.A.C. 6A:8 Standards and assessment
N.J.A.C. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standards
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachers
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5 General certification policies
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8 Requirements for instructional certificate
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-9.2 Elementary school
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-9.3 Elementary school with subject matter
specialization
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachers
N.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student development
N.J.A.C. 6A:32 School district operations
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4 Employment of teaching staff
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.4 Evaluation of tenured teaching staff members
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.5 Evaluation of nontenured teaching staff
members
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 Standards for determining seniority
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 Student records
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 Attendance and pupil accounting
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et. seq.

BBEA Leave Replacements:
Salary: D, BA Following the established BBEA Salary Guide $61,825.00. Stipend opportunities.
Benefits: Full time year leave replacements are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Vacation and Bereavement Days are included.

BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT
PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW - P.L. 2024, C. 91
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer