NFPN0334415-CT0124
2025-08-25T00:00:00
2025-03-28T00:00:00
Join Our Team as a Bilingual Spanish Speaking Elementary Teacher! Learn more about us here https://www.newfairfieldschools.orgAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? The New Fairfield School District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Teacher for our Elementary School.This position will support the needs of the district’s bilingual (Spanish) and multilingual students in accessing grade-level curriculum content and acquiringEnglish language fluency. The Bilingual Teacher will provide a rigorous academic environment that actively engages all students, while employing best educationalpractices. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Bilingual Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with the parents/guardiansof each student. Utilize native language support (Spanish) to ensure curriculum across contentareas is accessible to bilingual students while scaffolding English languagelearning. Design and implement engaging instruction either in general educationclassroom or in pullout sessions that promote English language fluency inboth conversational and academic situations. Collaborate and consult with general education teachers, special educationteachers, and related service providers to ensure classroom environments andlearning experiences across the school support bilingual learners. Administer annual LAS Links Assessment to identify EL/ML needs. Using the District’s criteria for EL/ML placement, identify students whoqualify for bilingual and English language support services and determine thelevel and nature of services for each student. Serve as a resource to families in understanding the bilingual and EL/MLprograms, as well as their students’ learning progress and needs. Support outreach and translation services to bilingual and EL/ML familiesto ensure connections to the school community. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, CST meetings,data review meetings, and any other meetings pertaining to bilingual andEL/ML student growth and achievement. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field requiredMaster’s degree preferred Current valid CT Certification: Bilingual (009/902)CT Certification: TESOL (111) preferred or a NY Certification, CT has a smooth reciprocity certification process for those who hold a New York Certification.Spanish Proficiency We encourage candidates to apply via OLAS. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at lloyd.rebecca@newfairfieldschools.org.
Teacher
New Fairfield Public Schools
Connecticut
Range per contract