Special Education- Elementary Leave Replacement Teacher

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single health benefits after 5 months

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,/

Paid time off

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County is seeking special education/elementary substitutes to cover leaves at multiple elementary schools. Positions vary in length, with assignments across the district and a requirement for appropriate NJ certifications.

Candidates must have NJ Elementary Education K-6 and Teacher of the Handicapped/Students with Disabilities credentials, plus clearance of criminal history and BOE approval for substitutes.

Qualifications

• NJ instructional certificate required.
• Certification in Elementary Education K-6 required.
• Certification in Teacher of the Handicapped/Students with Disabilities required.
• Clear criminal history check required.
• BOE approval required for substitutes.

Responsibilities

• Replace teachers on leave at various elementary schools.
• Length of positions may vary.

Education

Elementary Education K-6

New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities

Criminal history clearance

BOE approval

Job description

Position Type:

SPECIAL EDUCATION/Elementary

Date Posted:

10/13/2026

Location:

Elementary

Closing Date:

11/08/2026

Special Ed Leave Replacement Teachers

Positions available at various elementary schools

• Replacement for teachers on a leave of absence
• Length of positions may vary

Requirements

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate
  • Elementary Education K-6
  • New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities
• Successful clearance of criminal history
• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

Effective

• 2026- 2027 School Year

Salary

• Days 1-20 - $130.00 a day
• Day 21+ = $340.00 per day HTEA 26/27 STEP 1 BA Teacher Guide

Benefits

Leave replacement teachers receive benefits after 5 consecutive months of working (single health benefits)

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off.

AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers (\"employers\") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.