Basic Skills Instruction Teacher - Anticipated Opening

Montville Public Schools; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan (TPAF)

Paid leave

Job summary

Montville Public Schools seeks a qualified Basic Skills Instructor for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade at William Mason Elementary School. The successful candidate will assess academic deficiencies, plan targeted remediation in reading and mathematics, and implement individual improvement plans to support student progress.

The teacher will analyze student data, confer with classroom teachers, select appropriate goals and instructional materials, and work flexibly to coordinate pull-out and

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Elementary School Teacher certification required.
• Experience as Basic Skills Instructor preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze data and set targeted goals.
• Familiar with pull-out and push-in remediation models.

Responsibilities

• Assess academic deficiencies in identified K–5 students.
• Plan targeted remediation in reading and mathematics.
• Implement individual student improvement plans.
• Conduct assessments and analyze data to guide instruction.
• Collaborate with general education teachers for pull-out/push-in.

Skills

Data analysis

Phonics remediation

Collaboration

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Instructional materials

Education

New Jersey Elementary School Teacher certification

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Basic Skills

Date Posted: 10/14/2026

Location: William Mason Elementary School

Date Available: 01/04/2027

Closing Date: Untill filled

POSITION: Basic Skills Instructor (Grades K 5) - Tenure Track - Anticipated Opening

LOCATION: William Mason Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal / Director of Curriculum & Instruction

START DATE: January 4, 2027

JOB SUMMARY

The District is seeking a qualified, dedicated, and flexible educator to serve as a Basic Skills Instructor for grades Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The successful candidate will support the district's instructional program by assessing academic deficiencies in identified K 5 students, planning targeted remediation in reading and mathematics, and implementing individual student improvement plans. The teacher will conduct individual and school-wide assessments to evaluate levels and targeted interventions by analyzing student data and conferring with classroom teachers to select appropriate goals and instructional materials. The candidate must be flexible with scheduling and work cooperatively with staff to create a seamless transition for pull-out and push-in program models.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid New Jersey Elementary School Teacher certification required.
• Previous experience as a Basic Skills Instructor (BSI) preferred.
• Strong foundation for teaching reading and remediating phonics and phonological awareness deficits in primary grades.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze student data, select targeted goals, and implement appropriate instructional materials and remediations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with general education teachers and staff for push-in and pull-out instruction.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional, assessment, and intervention practices in reading and mathematics.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and classroom-management skills.
• Successful completion of all required New Jersey public school employment requirements, including criminal history background check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 and applicable medical/TB requirements.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $60,702 - $110,232 annually, in accordance with the current negotiated salary guide. Actual placement on the guide depends upon verified educational credentials and applicable teaching experience.
• Benefits: Eligible employees receive benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, District policy, and applicable federal and New Jersey law. Benefits include health, prescription, dental, vision, enrollment in the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), and paid leave benefits.
• Tenure Track: This is a full-time, tenure-track teaching position subject to applicable New Jersey tenure laws and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employment is contingent upon verification of appropriate New Jersey certification, completion of all required pre-employment documentation and background checks, and satisfaction of all applicable New Jersey Department of Education and District requirements. The District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or New Jersey law.