Long-term Substitute Special Education (Elementary & Middle School Positions)

All Buildings; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription benefits

PTO days included

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools is seeking a long-term substitute Special Education teacher for elementary and middle school positions. The role requires appropriate NJ instructional certification and entails delivering instruction under the district curriculum.

The position involves serving at Erial Elementary School and Glen Landing Middle School, with per diem pay and potential paperwork requirements before starting.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e., Teacher of Preschool K-3; Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).
• Special Education K-6, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, or Teacher of Handicap.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and meets NJDOE standards.
• Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that meet stated objectives.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Prepares for classes and develops general lesson plans aligned to curriculum goals.
• Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities.

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate / Teacher of Students with Disabilities / Special Education K-6

Special Education K-6 Certification

Job description

Long-term Substitute Special Education (Elementary & Middle School Positions)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901870
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

August 24, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Multiple Positions Elementary and Middle School - Long-Term Substitute

(must possess a Teaching Certificate)

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

LOCATION: Erial ES & Glen Landing Middle School

EFFECTIVE: TBD or upon completion of required paperwork.

SALARY: The per diem rate established as budgeted and approved by the Board of Education for Substitute Teachers.

Long-term Substitute Rate $220.00

Additional $25 per day for assignments over 20 days

BENEFITS: Full-time staff is eligible for medical and prescription.PTO Daysare included.

John Bilodeau

Superintendent

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Special EducationTEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e., Teacher of Preschool K-3; Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).

Specific Certifications: Special Education K-6, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, or Teacher of Handicap

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL:

Instructs assigned pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.
• Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.
• Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

COMPENSATION: The per diem rate established as budgeted and approved by the Board of Education for Substitute Teachers.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-monthyear

VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION:

Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $220 Per Day

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required