- Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
- Date Posted:
10/22/2026
- Date Available:
10/22/2026
BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT
TITLE:
TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and
Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or
eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified Teacher - 2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching
methods and developmentally appropriate
classroom activities - 3. Ability to maintain a positive learning
environment - 4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- 5. Required criminal history background check and
proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien
status
REPORTS TO:
Principal
SUPERVISES:
Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides
JOB GOAL:
To provide an approved program and establish a class
environment that fosters learning and personal growth;
to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge
needed to provide a good foundation for continued
education; and to maintain good relationships with
parents and other staff members.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 1. Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district
educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the
classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate
learning activities. - 2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides
individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the
curriculum to the needs of each pupil. - 3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and
weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively
achieve these objectives. - 4. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated
objectives of instruction. - 5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books
and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting
purposes. - 6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff
members in assessing and resolving learning problems. - 7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to
achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning. - 8. Budgets class time effectively.
- 9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to
inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress. - 10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical
and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts. - 11. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate
for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels
of all pupils. - 12. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through
inservice education and other professional growth activities. - 13. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and
other school system groups. - 14. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional
program. - 15. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
- 16. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year and salary to be determined by the board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in
accordance with state law and the provisions of the
board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.
APPROVED BY: __BOARD OF EDUCATION_____ DATE: __4/27/09____
BBEA Teachers:
Salary: Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620. Stipend opportunities.
Benefits: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.