Permanent Substitute Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodi Board of Education invites applications for a Permanent Substitute Teacher at Columbus Elementary School. The position requires a regular New Jersey teaching certificate or a substitute teacher's certificate issued by the County Superintendent, with bilingual ability preferred but not required.

The substitute will follow the regular teacher's plans, deliver lessons, maintain classroom order, and help ensure curriculum adherence.

Qualifications

• A regular New Jersey teaching certificate or a substitute teacher's certificate issued by the County Superintendent.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows plans and instructions of the regular teacher.
• Conducts effective learning experiences.
• Establishes and encourages standards of acceptable pupil behavior.
• Maintains the physical condition of the classroom, equipment and supplies.
• Upholds and enforces school rules and regulations.
• Studies and implements fire drill and evacuation procedures.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and administrative regulations.
• Prepares a written report for the regular teacher giving information on work covered, assignments, etc.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Education

Regular New Jersey teaching certificate

Substitute teacher's certificate issued by County Superintendent

Job description

Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted: 8/12/2026

Location: Columbus School

Date Available: 09/01/2026

The Lodi Board of Education is seeking the following:

POSITION

PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

LOCATION

Columbus Elementary School

EFFECTIVE

September 1, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS

• A regular New Jersey teaching certificate or a substitute teacher's certificate issued by the County Superintendent
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.

REPORTS TO

Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Substitute teachers shall make every effort within their area of professional expertise to instruct children in their charge in accordance with the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.

WORK YEAR

5.5 hours/day exclusive of an hour lunch; 5 days/week; 184 total days as per staff calendar

PERFORMING RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follows plans and instructions of the regular teacher.
2. Conducts effective learning experiences.
3. Establishes and encourages, in a fair and just manner, standards of acceptable pupil behavior.
4. Maintains the physical condition of the classroom, equipment and supplies.
5. Upholds and enforces school rules and regulations.
6. Studies, and implements when necessary, fire drill and school evacuation procedures.
7. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and administrative regulations.
8. Prepares a written report for the regular teacher giving information on work covered, assignments, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

2026-27 School Year

SALARY

$31,385

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated by building principals.

Please note: Substitutes will report every day to their assigned school and may be sent to another school if needed.