Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 5 months

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County is seeking a Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher for a High School. This substitute role replaces teachers on a leave of absence within the 2026-2027 school year.

Placement may vary in length. NJ Certification in Special Education or equivalent required, with preference for experience with autism spectrum disorder, and successful criminal history clearance. BOE approval required for substitutes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Autism spectrum disorder experience

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate (any subject)

New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped/Students with Disabilities

Job description

Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher JobID: 3518

• 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 HandicappedorStudents 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

• 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. *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 )