Leave Replacement Music Elementary Classroom Teacher

Leave Replacement Music Elementary Classroom Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

5/8/2026

Location:

Smalley School

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

until filled

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Long Term Leave Replacement Elementary Classroom Teacher(s) - MUSIC

Grades K-8

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or

eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified Teacher

2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate

classroom activities

3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

5. 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…