Special Education Teacher/Transition Coordinator - Leave Replacement

Kenilworth Public Schools; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, NJ seeks a Special Education Teacher/Transition Coordinator for a 2026-2027 leave replacement. You will support students with disabilities, design transition plans, and collaborate with families, counselors and administrators at the high school level.

The district outlines per diem and long-term sub rates, with BA steps and benefits described; closing date is 10/28/2026 and expected start is 12/15/2026.

Qualifications

• Valid NJDOE instructional certificate with TSYD/TOH or equivalent.
• Successful experience with students with special needs at the high school level.
• Strong knowledge of transition planning, life skills and differentiation.
• Ability to use data and assessments to monitor progress.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with students, families, staff and administrators.
• Criminal history background check and U.S. citizenship or residency proof.
• Meets NJ residency requirements per state law.

Skills

Experience with students with special

Transition planning

Collaboration with families and staff

Education

NJDOE K-12 Certificate with TSWD/TOH endor., or similar

Job description

Position Type:

High School Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:

9/23/2026

Location:

David Brearley High School

Date Available:

12/15/2026

Closing Date:

10/28/2026

ANTICIPATED POSITION FOR 2026-2027 SY

Special Education Teacher/Transition Coordinator - Leave Replacement Position

David Brearley High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrated successful experience working with students with special needs; experience working with multiple secondary grade levels preferred.
3. Strong knowledge of effective individualized transition planning, life skills, work-based learning, curriculum design, assessment, differentiation, student supports, and classroom management.
4. 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.
5. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with high school students, families, colleagues, counselors, and administrators.
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
7. 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:

Type of Sub

Rate

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.

• 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.