Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District in Mercer County seeks a Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher for the Middle School. This role is a temporary assignment replacing teachers on leave for the 2026-2027 school year.

Successful candidates must hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate and relevant Handicapped/DS endorsements. Criminal history clearance and BOE approval are required. Position details include daily rates with a multiday rate increase and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate is required.
• Certification in Handicapped/DS or in any subject area is required.
• Successful clearance of criminal history is required.
• BOE approval is required for substitutes.

Responsibilities

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

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities

New Jersey Instructional Certificate (any subject area)

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher JobID: 3540

• Position Type:
  SPECIAL EDUCATION/ Secondary Teacher
• Date Posted:
  11/4/2026
• 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 HandicappedorStudents with Disabilities
  • New Jersey Instructional Certificate (any subject area)
• Successful clearance of criminal history
• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

Effective:

• 2026- 2027School Year
• Days 1-20 - $130.00 a day
• Day 21+ = $340.00per day HTEA 26/27STEP 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 )

Permanent employees only.

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