Elementary School Specials Teacher; SY

Elementary School Specials Teacher (26-27 SY)

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$64,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Specials Teacher (Physical Education, Music, Art, Technology, Foreign Language, Civic, Performing Arts) to join our Elementary School for the  School Year. The teacher will implement a rigorous, engaging, individualized instructional program and classroom environment conducive to learning at the highest levels; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop mastery of academic standards and the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to succeed in college and career;

and establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

• Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Instructs students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, providing individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to students’ needs.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establishes and maintains student behavior standards aligned with CCSP norms to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff to assess and help students and parents develop solutions to academic and non‑academic challenges.
• Participates cooperatively in Professional Learning Communities with faculty, coaches, and school leadership.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and centers aligned with CCSP norms.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social/emotional growth, maintains records, utilizes assessment data, and prepares progress reports and report cards.
• Communicates with parents via conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Maintains professional competence through school‑based professional development and independent learning activities; actively participates in all CCSP‑required professional development.
• Completes and submits required reports.
• Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with CCSP needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by CCSP leadership.

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P‑3 or K‑6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) required).
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university.
• GPA meets minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification.
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth.
• Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out‑of‑state certification.

Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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