Anticipated Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Middletown Township Public Schools; Leonardo (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Middletown Township Public Schools invites applications for an Anticipated Middle School Language Arts Teacher. The position runs from August 27, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with salary and benefits per the MTEA agreement.

Qualified candidates hold an NJ DOE Instructional Certificate with English/Language Arts certification (Grades 5-8) and may have dual Special Education certification. Experience with NJ standards, data-driven instruction, and Google for Education is preferred, as is experience

Qualifications

• NJ DOE instructional certificate with English language arts focus.
• Dual certification in Special Education preferred.
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for English.
• Ability to collect data and notes to show student growth for differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of research and responsive practices in ELA.
• Experience using Google for Education.
• Experience integrating technology to enhance instruction.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and opportunities for all students.
• Knowledge of Least Restrictive Environment regulations.

Skills

NJ DOE Certificate

Dual certification

Standards for English

Data collection for growth

ELA research & responsive practices

Google for Education

Technology integration

Inclusive practices

LRE regulations

Education

English/Literacy Certification Grades 5-8

Tools

Google for Education

Job description

Welcome to the Middletown Township School District. Please find below an exciting opportunity to join the Middletown Township School District family!

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www.middletownk12.org

Anticipated Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Position available: 8/27/2026 - 6/30/2027

Requirements And Qualifications

• Appropriate NJ DOE Instructional Certificate required (ie English, Elementary with Subject Matter Specialization: Language Arts Literacy Grade 5-8)
• Dual certification in Special Education preferred
• Working knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for English
• High-level skills in the collection of data and anecdotal notes to provide evidence of student growth and to determine specific needs to guide differentiated and targeted instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Knowledge of research and responsive practices in the English/Language Arts
• Knowledge of Google for Education
• Experience integrating technology to enhance instruction
• Knowledge/evidence of implementation of responsive practices for supporting and inclusive environment and opportunities for students
• Knowledge of Least Restrictive Environment regulations

The Middletown Township School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Terms Of Employment

• Salary range $60,673 - $122,533
• Terms and benefits per MTEA collective bargaining agreement: Click here for summary of salary and benefits

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action Employer