Teacher of Students with Disabilities (leave replacement)

Livingston Public Schools; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Public Schools is seeking a long term substitute Teacher of Students with Disabilities for Hillside Elementary School, from 2/1/2027 to 4/9/2027. Requires valid NJ instructional certificate and elementary certification (K–6 or K–5).

Knowledge of NJSLS and IEP processes is essential, with expertise in differentiated instruction and data-driven progress monitoring. Candidate will collaborate with general education teachers, CST members, and families and employ assistive technologies and

Qualifications

• New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsement.
• Elementary certification K–6 or K–5 required.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS).
• Familiarity with IEP development and NJ special education code (N.J.A.C. 6A:14).
• Experience with differentiated instruction and evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to collaborate with general education teachers, CST members, related service providers, and families.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations/modifications.
• Experience with progress monitoring tools and data-driven instruction.

Skills

NJSLS knowledge

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with CST

Classroom management

Assistive technology

Data-driven instruction

Education

NJ teaching certificate with endorsement

Elementary K-6 certification

Job description

Livingston Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a long term substitute (leave replacement) Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Resource Room and In Class Resource) at Hillside Elementary School from 2/1/2027-4/9/2027. All candidates must be properly certified at the time of application. Long Term Substitutes are paid at the per diem rate of Step 1 of the guide on which they fall (BA = $58,401 or MA= $66,401). This position is not benefit-eligible.

Individuals from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. No phone calls, please. EOE.

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate with appropriate endorsement (e.g., Teacher of Students with Disabilities or equivalent)
• Elementary certification (K–6 or K–5) required
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
• Familiarity with IEP development and implementation in accordance with NJ special education code (N.J.A.C. 6A:14)
• Experience with differentiated instruction, multisensory teaching strategies, and evidence-based interventions (e.g., structured literacy, explicit instruction)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers, CST members, related service providers, and families
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations/modifications
• Experience with progress monitoring tools and data-driven instruction