L​/R 5th Grade Social Studies

Position Type:

Anticipated Openings/Certified Staff

Date Posted:

12/9/2025

Location:

Hackensack Middle School

Date Available:

Immediately

Closing Date:

until filled

 Additional Information:
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HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LEAVE REPLACEMENT 5TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Title:

Leave Replacement 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Description:

Supporting the implementation of the district's mission, vision and core values by promoting a positive and safe learning environment that meets the needs of all students by establishing collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community. Provides for rigorous learning experiences and effective supervision of assigned students with a supportive and positive classroom environment that develops in each student the attitudes, knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills to meet and

exceed the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) following the district's approved curriculum and directives of the school's administration.

Qualifications:

* Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.C.A. Title 6 Chapter 11 with appropriate subject area endorsement(s) for the position held (N.J.A.C. 6:11-6.1, 6,2, or 8,1 et seq).

* Have experience in teaching and working with adolescents.

* Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the content field.

* Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.

* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.

* Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.

* Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status and required criminal background check.

* Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.

Job Responsibilites:

* Establishes high standards and expectations for all students for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.

* Displays ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel and other agencies associated with the school.

* Plans and implements sequential learning experiences, based on the use of data, for students in the content area for which the teacher is certified, using a variety of instructional strategies that are consistent with the district and school's philosophy, mission statement, instructional goals, school level objectives, and the New Jersey State Learning Standards (NJSLS);
Lesson Plans shall follow and use approved curricula and instructional materials.

* Plans and implements instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed the five broad areas of the Cross-Content Workplace Readiness Standard:

* Develop career planning and workplace readiness skills;

* Use technology, information and other tools;

* Use critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills;

* Demonstrate self-management skills; and

* Apply safety standards.

* Engages the learners in highly effective, differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional activities simultaneously.

* Provides and effectively organize a variety of materials, equipment, media, and community resources to support the instructional program, using school approved procedures.

* Maintains a classroom environment that supports learning and encourages student growth.

* Organizes and supervises approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.

* Monitors the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences.

* Develops and submits lesson plans that are reflective of quality instruction, in the approved format to the Principal or Supervisor as required and requested.

* Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques;
Implements the Student Code of Conduct in a fair and consistent manner, using school approved procedures;
Seeks assistance of the parents, Principal or Supervisor when needed.

* Establishes a professional rapport with students that earns their respect.

* Communicates regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school.

* Assesses and diagnoses the learning, social, and emotional needs and styles of students, using a variety of assessment techniques and data;
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