Long-Term Leave Replacement English Middle School Teacher

Long-Term Leave Replacement English Middle School Teacher

Newton Public Schools, NJ;
Halsted Middle School – Newton, New Jersey.

Job : 5743316

Final date to receive applications: Jun 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $175 to $175 Per Day

Qualifications: Applicants must have an appropriate NJ Teaching Certificate issued by the State Board of Education (Endorsement Code 1410/English required, Endorsement Code 1106/Middle School Language Arts Literacy Specialization, or Endorsement Code Elementary School Teacher Grades K–6 1001) 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.

Dates of Employment: September 1, 2026, through November 4, 2026.

• Employ a variety of teaching styles and techniques to provide an atmosphere designated to stimulate student learning.
• Assist the principal in the selection of teaching materials.
• Present a course of study consistent with the approved curriculum and the goals and objectives of the Board of Education.
• Develop educational programs to meet the needs of each student.
• Work, in consultation with the principal and 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, and written educational goals for the school.
• Demonstrate effective participation in the coordination of the instructional program between various grade levels and between elementary and secondary levels and sending districts.
• 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, and parents’ visits to the school.
• Demonstrate a willingness to confer with parents and/or other staff members concerning student progress.
• Work in consultation with the principal and other staff members concerning student progress.
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop a reasonable relationship with other members of the staff as well as administrators.
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop a positive interpersonal relationship with students.
• Make a reasonable effort to keep abreast of current educational developments particularly in the areas of subject matter content and methodology of teaching.
• 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.
• Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior for students and make every effort to maintain order in the classroom.
• Demonstrate an ability to organize and structure the learning environment.
• Cooperate in the implementation and enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and board policies.
• 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.

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.