Elementary Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement - 9/22/2026 - 2/26/2027

Pompton Lakes School District; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pompton Lakes School District is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher for a leave replacement position. The role involves facilitating student success through implementing curriculum and addressing individual educational needs.

Ideal candidates should possess NJ State Certification and experience in elementary education, particularly with special needs students. Strong organizational skills and effective communication with students and parents are essential. This role supports growth in academic and interpersonal skills within a flexible classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of elementary education and curriculum.
• Experience with students with special needs.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer school elementary curriculum.
• Promote a safe and conducive classroom environment.
• Modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
• Organize accurate record-keeping and grading.
• Encourage parental involvement in education.

Skills

Knowledge of current teaching methods

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to organize and coordinate work

Knowledge of data information systems

Understanding of differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelors in Elementary Education

NJ State Certification as an Elementary Teacher

NJ State Teacher of the Handicapped/Teacher of Student with Disabilities Certification

Job description

Elementary Special Education Teacher – Leave Replacement

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted: 4/27/2026
Location: Lenox School
Date Available: 09/22/2026

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Director of Special Services, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:
• NJ State Certification as an Elementary Teacher
• NJ State Teacher of the Handicapped/Teacher of Student with Disabilities Certification

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.