Teacher Grade 6-8 Language Arts

021 SCHOOL # 21; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District 021 SCHOOL # 21 in Paterson, New Jersey, seeks a Grade 6-8 Language Arts teacher. The role requires NJ ELA certification, knowledge of state standards, and a commitment to creating a supportive classroom climate that motivates students to meet district expectations.

You will collaborate with colleagues and families, analyze student data to inform instruction, plan engaging lessons, and use instructional technology.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Middle School ELA or K-12 English certificate.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Provides learning experiences and supervision in a positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school.
• Strives to meet the highly effective criteria for lesson plan preparation, data-driven instruction, quality instruction, differentiation for diverse learners, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.
• Works collaboratively with other staff and with parents of each child.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment, and research related to learning.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.
• Experience working with middle school students.
• Has excellent integrity and demonstrates good moral character and initiative.
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respectful of others.
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child.
• Provide learning experiences and supervision in a positive classroom climate aligned with standards.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet the state standards and curricula.
• Use data to drive instruction and differentiate for diverse learners.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Skills

NJSLS knowledge

Data-driven instruction

Differentiation

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Tech literacy

Middle school experience

Integrity/Professionalism

Education

New Jersey Middle School ELA or K-12 English Certificate

Job description

Teacher Grade 6-8 Language Arts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925568

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold New Jersey Middle School ELA or K-12 Englishc ertificate
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school.
• Strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working withmiddle schoolstudents
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community

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• 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 Affi­rmative 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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]