Teacher Grade 6-8 Language Arts (Leave Replacement)

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

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools in New Jersey seeks a highly qualified Middle School ELA teacher (Grades 5-8) with a valid NJ instructional certificate or K-12 English endorsement. The role requires knowledge of NJSLS and NJSLA, modern pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and strong communication with students and families.

The ideal candidate is computer literate, able to use interactive instructional software, and committed to ongoing professional growth and collaborative teamwork with staff and the

Qualifications

• NJ teacher certificate for Middle School ELA (Grades 5-8) or K-12 English endorsement.
• Familiarity with NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and differentiation.
• Strong command of English grammar, spelling, and literature.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging ELA instruction to grades 5-8.
• Differentiate instruction based on diverse learning styles.
• Assess student progress and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with staff to support school-wide literacy goals.

Skills

NJSLS/NJSLA knowledge

Curriculum differentiation

English grammar and literature

Effective communication

Professional growth mindset

Cooperative teamwork

English language proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

NJ teaching certificate for Middle School ELA (Grades 5-8) or 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.