Leave Replacement - Middle School ELA Teacher

Nutley Board of Education; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutley Board of Education seeks a General Education 8th grade ELA teacher for a leave replacement at JH Walker Middle School. Responsibilities align with district curriculum and state requirements.

Teaching duties include planning, instruction, assessment, parent communication, and maintaining classroom environment. Date available January 1, 2027; position runs January–June 2027; Bachelor's degree and ELA certificate required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or University.
• Appropriate teaching certificate for ELA.
• Knowledge of Reader's/Writer's Workshop model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds and enforces school, administrative, board and state rules, regulations and policies.
• Implements the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Maintains required records and communicates with parents and staff as necessary.
• Develops lesson plans and adapts instruction to student needs.
• Maintains a safe and productive classroom environment.
• Performs duties assigned by the principal or central office.

Skills

8th grade ELA

Reader's/Writer's Workshop knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Appropriate ELA Teaching Certificate

Job description

Position Type

Middle School Teaching/Language Arts

Date Posted

10/7/2026

Location

JH Walker Middle School (MS)

Date Available

01/01/2027

LEAVE REPLACEMENT ROLE: January 2027 - June 2027

General Education, 8th grade ELA Middle School Teacher

Position Summary

Teaching staff members will instruct children in their charge in accordance with the curriculum and program of study adopted by the Board of Education. It is the teacher's role to ensure student learning by engaging students with authentic challenges that allow for assessment that measures growth and informs future instruction.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or University. Appropriate teaching certificate for ELA. Knowledge of Reader's/Writer's Workshop model preferred.

Essential Duties

The General Education Teacher has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Upholds and enforces school, administrative, board and state rules, regulations and policies.
• Implements the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assumes responsibility for condition of assigned room(s) and for equipment and materials issued for his/her use.
• Communicates with parents and school personnel as necessary to discuss pupil progress under direction of the building principal.
• Maintains required records, completes reports, and handles other routine assignments in an appropriate and punctual manner.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as assigned.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
• Develops lesson plans and assists in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials to adapt to the curriculum.
• Maintains professional development through participation in such activities as in-service education, workshops, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends school-related night activities when necessary and according to school policy.
• Maintains a safe school environment.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve learning, social, and attitude problems.
• Promotes satisfactory pupil progress and growth toward curriculum objectives
• Groups students for instructional purposes or activities so as to enhance pupil performance and provide for individual needs.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities assigned by the building principal or central office administrators.

Evaluation of Performance

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education Policy.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Evaluation

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on supervision and evaluation.

Computer Skills

Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.