Special Education- Math- Leave Replacement Teachers

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

Medical/vision, prescription and dent"

Paid time off

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County is seeking two leave replacement teachers for Middle School Math in Special Education. These positions support teachers on leave and may vary in length, with required NJ credentials.

Applicants must hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (TOH) or TO-Math with Students with Disabilities, or a Middle School Math 5-8 specialization with SD; upon clearance, effective 2026-2027.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate:
• New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) or
• New Jersey Teacher of Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD) or
• Teacher of Middle School Math 5-8 Subject Matter Specialization - Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD) also requires Teacher of Elementary K-6; or
• Elementary Teacher K-8 plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Responsibilities

• Replacement for teachers on a leave of absence
• Length of positions may vary
• Successful clearance of criminal history
• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

Education

New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH)

New Jersey Teacher of Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Teacher of Middle School Math 5-8 Subject Matter Specialization - Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Elementary Teacher K-8 plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Job description

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 Math

2 positions available

• Replacement for teachers on a leave of absence
• Length of positions may vary
• Successful clearance of criminal history
• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

Requirements

New Jersey Instructional Certificate:

• New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) or
• New Jersey Teacher of Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD) or
• Teacher of Middle School Math 5-8 Subject Matter Specialization - Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD) also requires Teacher of Elementary K-6; or
• Elementary Teacher K-8 plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Effective

• 2026- 2027 School Year Upon Clearance

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)