Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher

South-Orange-Maplewood-School-District; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

NJ state pension system

Paid sick and personal days

Tuition reimbursement for continuing教育

Life insurance

Job summary

South Orange-Maplewood School District seeks a Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher for South Mountain Elementary School in New Jersey. The role requires experience in special education classrooms, collaboration with academic teachers, and a 1.0 FTE, 10-month assignment from August 31, 2026 to November 20, 2026.

-qualified candidates hold NJ certification or eligibility, demonstrate knowledge of effective methods, and show strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Teaching experience with special needs students preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Implements instruction to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and objectives.
• Employs appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Assesses student performance and provides progress reports.
• Identifies students needing additional support services.
• Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Maintains high expectations for student performance and behavior.
• Engages in professional development activities to enhance instruction.
• Participates in building and district meetings.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Uses technology for communication purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Team collaboration

Technology as instructional tool

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate or eligibility

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary School Teacher, K-5
• Date Posted: 7/28/2026
• Location: South Mountain/Annex Elementary School
• Date Available: 11/16/2026

1.0FTE – SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AVAILABLE 8/31/26 THROUGH 11/20/26

The Position

Candidates should have experience working in a special education classroom, or with in-class resource support and behavior modification experience. He/she should desire to work cooperatively with academic teachers within a team concept.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. NJ Teacher of the Handicapped OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities and the appropriate teaching endorsement certification required.
• 2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• 3. Teaching experience with special needs students preferred.
• 4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

STARTING SALARY RANGE

• Bachelor's Degree: $70,000 - 100,315

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Clear progression based on experience and educational attainment
• Substantial salary increases for advanced degrees
• Top-tier salaries reaching six figures for experienced educators

BENEFITS

• Medical, and dental insurance
• Participation in the NJ state pension system
• Paid sick and personal days
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE TEACHER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate or eligibility.
• Teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in subject area.
• Familiarity with use of technology as instructional tool.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrantstatus.

REPORTS TO Principal

JOB GOAL(S) To provide instructional leadership in the classroom in accordance with the course of study approved by the Board of Education approved curriculum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Implements instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• 2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• 3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
• 4. Employs instructional methods and available materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• 5. Assesses the performance of students on a continuing basis and provides progress reports as required.
• 6. Identifies students who require additional support services.
• 7. Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.
• 8. Maintains high expectations for student performance and behavior.
• 9. Engages in professional development activities, which enhances instructional practices.
• 10. Participates in appropriate building and district meetings.
• 11. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• 12. Uses technology for communication purposes.
• 13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS OF THE POSITION

To maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, parents, administrators and appropriate community groups.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 Months
Salary as per SOMEA Agreement