VACANCY NOTICE
NEW FAIRFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION
POSITION: Bilingual Teacher (Spanish) 1.0 - Anticipated
SCHOOL: New Fairfield Elementary School
GENERAL DUTIES:
This position will support the needs of the district’s bilingual (Spanish) and multilingual students in accessing grade-level curriculum content and acquiring English language fluency. The Bilingual Teacher will provide a rigorous academic environment that actively engages all students, while employing best educational practices. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Bilingual Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with the parents/guardians of each student.
Utilize native language support (Spanish) to ensure curriculum across content areas is accessible to bilingual students while scaffolding English language learning.
Design and implement engaging instruction either in the general education classroom or in pullout sessions that promote English language fluency in both conversational and academic situations.
Collaborate and consult with general education teachers, special education teachers, and related service providers to ensure classroom environments and learning 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 who qualify for bilingual and English language support services and determine the level and nature of services for each student.
Serve as a resource to families in understanding the bilingual and EL/ML programs, as well as their students’ learning progress and needs.
Support outreach and translation services to bilingual and EL/ML families to 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 and EL/ML student growth and achievement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required
Master’s degree preferred
Current valid CT Certification: Bilingual (009/902)
CT Certification: TESOL (111) preferred
Spanish Proficiency
SALARY:
Per NFEA contract.
POSITION TO START:
School Year 2025-26
PLEASE SUBMIT:
Online Application (www.newfairfieldschools.org)
Letter of Intent
Transcripts
Certification
Letters of Reference (2)
The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. (Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.)
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
Posting Closing Date: March 3, 2025 or Until Filled
(the later of)