5th Grade English Language Arts Long Term Substitute Teacher

5th Grade English Language Arts Long Term Substitute Teacher

The Berlin Township School District, located in Camden County, New Jersey, is seeking qualified candidates for an anticipated opening for a Long Term Substitute 5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher. Candidates must possess certification in English (K-12) or Middle School endorsement for English Language Arts or Elementary School K-6. The district is committed to excellence in education through a strong belief that each and every student can learn at high levels.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Ability to work in a collaborative setting (co-teach)
• Knowledge and understanding of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards
• A philosophical and practical understanding of differentiated instruction and a balanced literacy program including structured writing instruction and vocabulary development
• Broad knowledge of varied age, interest and appropriate fiction and non-fiction texts
• Ability to differentiate instruction, learning activities and assessments based on individual student learning needs
• Capacity for using student performance data for short and long term planning of instruction
• Practical knowledge of current, research-based, effective educational practices
• Strong and effective classroom management and behavior management skills based on Positive Behavior Supports and Restorative Discipline paradigms
• Practical and instructional knowledge, skills and application in technology for educational purposes
• Excellent speaking and writing communication skills