Job Description

HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ESSA TITLE III LEAD TEACHERS FOR TUTORIAL PROGRAM

2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Title: (4) ESSA Title III Lead Teachers for Tutorial Program at Elementary Schools

Job Description: Program Planning and Administration

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of the After-School Tutorial Program for students in grades K-4 in four elementary schools.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive program management document outlining timelines, deadlines, communications, policies, procedures, and staff expectations.
• Establish student eligibility, selection, entrance, and exit criteria in collaboration with the Multilingual Education Department.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including student rosters, attendance records, schedules, assessment data, and administrative reports.
• Coordinate student recruitment, family outreach, enrollment, and parental consent.
• Establish and communicate student drop-off, pick-up, and safety procedures.

Instructional Leadership and Teacher Support

• Develop and coordinate the program's instructional model, materials, assessments, and intervention strategies aligned with students' academic and English Language Development (ELD) needs.
• Provide in-person, job-embedded instructional guidance, coaching, and ongoing support to tutorial teachers to maximize student growth in academic achievement and English language proficiency.
• Establish clear instructional expectations and monitor implementation to ensure program consistency and effectiveness.
• Support teachers in using student performance data to differentiate instruction and adjust interventions.

Student Progress Monitoring and Communication

• Coordinate the administration of pre- and post-assessments to measure student growth.
• Collect, analyze, and report student assessment results, attendance, and program outcomes to the District in a timely manner.
• Monitor student attendance and progress, addressing concerns and communicating with families as needed.
• Maintain accurate program records and ensure timely submission of all required documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary substitute teacher when a tutorial teacher is absent.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned by the Director of Multilingual Education.

Qualifications:

• Possess appropriate New Jersey ESL teaching certification.
• Be currently employed by Hackensack Public Schools; elementary ESL teaching experience and prior Tutorial Lead Teacher experience preferred.
• Demonstrate a record of excellence in previous tutorial teaching assignments, including effective instruction, professional reliability, and positive student outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student academic growth and English language development, supported by effective use of assessment data to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Possess thorough knowledge of the WIDA English Language Development Standards and their application to instructional planning and intervention.
• Demonstrate expertise in differentiated instruction and evidence-based intervention strategies in English Language Development, English Language Arts, and mathematics.
• Demonstrate the ability to support students with diverse linguistic, academic, cognitive, and behavioral needs within an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Possess strong organizational, leadership, communication, and data-management skills, with the ability to coordinate program operations and support instructional staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement prescribed instructional models and interventions with fidelity while providing constructive guidance to colleagues.
• Demonstrate openness to professional feedback and a commitment to continuous instructional improvement.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record and consistently meet professional responsibilities.

Working Conditions: All Elementary Schools from December 2026 to February 2027; Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:05-4:20, 42 hours total.

Salary: As per HBOE/HEA Agreement, $57.85 per hour, 100% ESSA Title III funded. Employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and student enrollment.

Application Process: Apply Online via Frontline/AppliTrack

Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted followed by recommendations made to the Acting Superintendent for Board approval.