Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 5 months

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County in New Jersey seeks a Special Education teacher for a leave replacement at the middle school level for the 2026-2027 school year. Position is on-site and will cover for teachers on leave.

Candidates must hold New Jersey instructional certificates (Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities or a general NJ certificate in any subject), complete criminal history checks, and obtain BOE approval.

Qualifications

• NJ instructional certificates required
• Criminal history background check clearance
• BOE approval required for substitutes

Responsibilities

• Replacement for teachers on a leave of absence
• Position length may vary

Job description

Position Type: SPECIAL EDUCATION/Secondary Teacher

Location: Middle School

Closing Date: 11/18/2026

Special Ed Leave Replacement Teachers- Middle 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)
• 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)