Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 5 months

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey is seeking a Special Education/Secondary Teacher for a high school role. This position serves as a replacement for teachers on a leave of absence, with duties tied to program support and instruction under the Special Education umbrella.

The assignment length may vary, and the salary is paid daily, starting at $130 for the initial 20 days and increasing to $340 per day thereafter, with standard BOE approvals and eligibility for benefits after a

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (any subject area) or equivalent.
• New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities certification preferred.
• Successful clearance of criminal history and BOE approval required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Autism spectrum disorder experience

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate (any subject area)

New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities

Job description

Position Type

SPECIAL EDUCATION/Secondary Teacher

Date Posted

10/7/2026

Location

High School

Closing Date

11/08/2026

Position is in High School

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

Requirements

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate
  • New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities
  • New Jersey Instructional Certificate (any subject area)
• Experience working with autism spectrum disorder preferred.
• 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.

Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)