Teacher Grade 5-8 Science

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools seeks a qualified middle school science educator to join our district. The candidate must hold NJDOE K-6 with Middle School Science or K-12 Science certification and will use data-driven instruction to improve student outcomes.

The role emphasizes effective communication with staff, students, parents, and the community, plus strong instructional practices and experience with middle school learners. This is a full-time, in-person position in Paterson, NJ.

Qualifications

• NJDOE K-6 with Middle School Science or K-12 Science certification is required.
• Knowledge of NJSLA and its alignment to instruction.
• Demonstrated effective instructional practices and strategies.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.
• Experience working with middle school students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and respect for others.
• Computer literacy and ability to use interactive instructional software.
• Clear communication skills, orally and in writing, with staff, students and the community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Instructional strategies

Middle school experience

Oral and written communication

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Community communication

Education

NJDOE K-6 with Middle School Science or K-12 Science certification

Job description

• Must hold NJDOE K-6 with Middle School Science or K-12 Science certification
• Knowledge of the NJSLA
• Effective instructional practices and strategies
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working with middle school students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Abiity to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community

Qualifications

• Must hold NJDOE K-6 with Middle School Science or K-12 Science certification
• Knowledge of the NJSLA
• Effective instructional practices and strategies
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working with middle school students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Abiity to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.