Teacher Grade 6-8 Language Arts

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools seeks a qualified English Language Arts teacher for Middle School (Grades 5-8). The candidate should hold a New Jersey instructional certificate with a Middle School ELA endorsement or a K-12 English endorsement.

Knowledge of NJSLS and NJSLA is required, along with current pedagogy and differentiated instruction. Applicants must be computer literate, understand relevant education laws, and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• New Jersey teaching certificate required for Middle School ELA (Grades 5-8) or K-12 English endorsement.

Skills

NJSLS/NJSLA knowledge

Differentiated instruction

English grammar & literature

Computer literacy

Education laws & policy

Effective communication

Self-evaluation & growth

Collaborative teamwork

English language proficiency

Education

NJ Teaching Certificate: Middle School ELA (Grades 5-8)

K-12 English Endorsement

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

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 Affi... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.