Teacher Grade 6-8 Language Arts

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Paterson Public Schools in Paterson, New Jersey seeks a qualified English Language Arts educator for grades 5-8. The candidate must hold a New Jersey teacher instructional certificate with a Middle School ELA endorsement (5-8) or a K-12 English endorsement and demonstrate knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.

The role requires knowledge of current teaching methods, differentiated instruction, strong grammar and literature knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents,

Qualifications

• New Jersey teacher instructional certificate with a Middle School ELA endorsement (Grades 5-8) or a K-12 English endorsement.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, usage, spelling and literature across content areas.
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive instructional software.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state education laws.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation for performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to communicate in English with staff, students, parents, administrators and the community.

Skills

ELA instruction knowledge

Effective communication

Differentiated instruction

Grammar & literature knowledge

Team collaboration

Professional growth

Community engagement

Education

NJ teaching certificate (MS ELA 5-8 or K-12 English)

Tools

Interactive instructional software

Job description

• New Jersey teacher instructional certificate with a Middle School ELA in Grades 5-8 endorsement or a K-12 English endorsement
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, administrators and the community

Qualifications

• New Jersey teacher instructional certificate with a Middle School ELA in Grades 5-8 endorsement or a K-12 English endorsement
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, administrators and the community

• 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 Affiantive Action 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.