Long-Term Leave Replacement 5th Grade Teacher

Long-Term Leave Replacement 5th Grade Teacher

Newton Public Schools, NJ Halsted Middle School - Newton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job : 5559743

Final date to receive applications: Mar 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Apr 27, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have an appropriate NJ Teaching Certificate:
Elementary School Teacher in Grades K–6 (1001), and/or Middle School with Subject Matter Specialization:
English Language Arts Grades 5–8 (1106), and/or Middle School with Subject Matter Specialization:
Science Grades 5–8 (1103), and must complete/have on file his/her criminal background check.

REPORTS TO: The Principal.

SUPERVISES: Students

JOB GOAL: The teacher is responsible for the instruction and supervision of students in accordance with standards established by the Board of Education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: April 27, 2026, through November 4, 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall employ a variety of teaching styles and techniques to provide an atmosphere designated to stimulate student learning.
• Shall assist the principal in the selection of teaching materials.
• Shall present a course of study which is consistent with the approved curriculum and the goals and objectives of the Board of Education.
• Shall develop educational programs to meet the needs of each student.
• Shall work, in consultation with the principal, other staff members, parents, district residents and pupils to develop:
  • written educational plans for the school.
  • written educational objectives and standards for the educational plan based upon district and school goals.
  • written educational goals for the school.
• Shall demonstrate effective participation in the coordination of the instructional program between various grade levels and between elementary and secondary levels and sending districts.
• Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members in the development of procedures for reporting pupil progress to parents or guardians including:
  • parent/teacher conferences
  • report cards
  • pupil progress charts
  • parents’ visits to the school
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to confer with parents and/or other staff members concerning student progress.
• Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members concerning student progress.
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a reasonable relationship with other members of the staff as well as administrators.
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a positive interpersonal relationship with students.
• Shall make a reasonable effort to keep abreast of current educational developments particularly in the areas of subject matter content and methodology of teaching.
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to engage in the development of staff improvement programs and to participate in those programs which bear on the areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Shall develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior for students and shall make every effort to maintain order in the classroom.
• Shall demonstrate an ability to organize and structure the learning environment.
• Shall cooperate in the implementation and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policies.
• Shall perform reasonable duties which may be necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the educational program of the district and which are incident to the position of teacher.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $175 to $175 Per Day

The Newton School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local equal opportunity laws. The Newton School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.