Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement

Kenilworth Public Schools; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 2,076,000 - 11,457,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenilworth Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for a leave replacement at David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, NJ. The position requires a valid NJDOE Special Education endorsement and prior experience with diverse high school learners.

The role reports to a designated administrator and falls under Kenilworth Board of Education leave replacement terms, with per diem and long-term sub rates outlined in district policy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special needs at the high school level.
• Ability to use assessment data to differentiate instruction and monitor progress.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families, colleagues, and administrators.

Skills

Special education

Differentiated instruction

Assessment data analysis

Communication & collaboration

Education

NJDOE special education endorsement or TOH/TSWD certificate

Job description

ANTICIPATED POSITION FOR 2026-2027 SY

Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement Position

David Brearley High School

Qualifications

• Valid NJDOE K-12 Instructional Certificate with a NJDOE Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSWD) Endorsement or NJDOE Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) Certificate, NJDOE School Social Worker or NJDOE School Psychologist Certificate.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with students with special needs; experience working with multiple secondary grade levels preferred.
• Strong knowledge of effective individualized transition planning, life skills, work-based learning, curriculum design, assessment, differentiation, student supports, and classroom management.
• Ability to use assessment data, student work, and other instructional evidence to monitor progress, differentiate instruction, and support diverse learners at the high school level.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with high school students, families, colleagues, counselors, and administrators.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Must meet NJ Residency requirements as per the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70).

REPORTS TO: Designated Administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Kenilworth Board of Education's Leave Replacement rates and benefits:

• Per Diem $125 per day. The employee is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees' Retirement System.
• Long-term sub less than 6 months $250 per day. The employee is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees' Retirement System.
• Long-term sub 6 months or longer $345 per day. The employee is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees' Retirement System.
• Long-term, full school year assignment Step 1 BA. Benefits the first of the month after 30 days of service.
• Extracurricular activities, coaching, or tuition reimbursement based on district policy. The position is not eligible for additional compensation in the form of stipends for extracurricular activities, coaching, or tuition reimbursement based on district policy.
• In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1:1, time accrued in a leave replacement position does not count towards tenure.