Leave Replacement - Elementary Classroom Teacher

Overview

Leave Replacement - Elementary Classroom Teacher at Nutley Board of Education. Leave replacement assignment dates: 10/6/25 - 6/18/26.

Position Summary:

Teaching staff members will instruct children in their charge in accordance with the curriculum and program of study adopted by the Board of Education. It is the teacher’s role to ensure student learning by engaging students with authentic challenges that allow for assessment that measures growth and informs future instruction.

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or University. Appropriate teaching certificate.

• Upholds and enforces school, administrative, board and state rules, regulations and policies.
• Implements the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assumes responsibility for condition of assigned room(s) and for equipment and materials issued for his/her use.
• Communicates with parents and school personnel as necessary to discuss pupil progress under direction of the building principal.
• Maintains required records, completes reports, and handles other routine assignments in an appropriate and punctual manner.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as assigned.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
• Develops lesson plans and assists in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials to adapt to the curriculum.
• Maintains professional development through participation in such activities as in-service education, workshops, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends school-related night activities when necessary and according to school policy.
• Maintains a safe school environment.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve learning, social, and attitude problems.
• Promotes satisfactory pupil progress and growth toward curriculum objectives.
• Groups students for instructional purposes or activities to enhance pupil performance and provide for individual needs.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities assigned by the building principal or central office administrators.

• Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education Policy.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

• Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.