Reading Specialist (Leave Replacement)

Berkeley Heights Public Schools; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 46,669 - 61,237; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Heights Public Schools is hiring an Elementary School Teaching/Reading Specialist to create an instructional environment fostering reading skill mastery. Required qualifications include a New Jersey Instructional Certification and Reading Specialist Endorsement. This role engages with students to enhance their literacy in a supportive setting. Salary is competitive at $292.43 per diem as per contract. Interested applicants must meet all certification and clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Jersey Instructional Certification in the relevant subject matter.
• Reading Specialist Endorsement is required.
• Successful criminal history clearance is mandatory.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or employment authorization is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in reading skills that align with age and grade level.
• Foster learning in an inclusive environment.

Skills

New Jersey Instructional Certification

Reading Specialist Endorsement

Successful Criminal History Clearance

Proof of U.S. Citizenship

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Reading Specialist
• Date Posted: 4/23/2026
• Date Available: 5/26/26-6/17/26
• Closing Date: 05/05/2026

Reports To

Principal / Assistant Superintendent

Job Goal

To help provide an instruction and learning environment which fosters the ability of each pupil to master reading skills appropriate to age, grade level and individual potential.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Instructional Certification in the appropriate subject matter and level
• Reading Specialist Endorsement
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization

Salary: $292.43 per diem (per the BHEA negotiated contract agreement)

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Berkeley Heights Public Schools not to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability or genetic information, or other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law, including supervisory personnel.