New Year, New Job: K-12, ELL, Special Ed & Teaching Leadership Job Openings across NJ [January 2016]

Rutgers Alternate Route is ringing in the New Year with gratitude for the many ambitious teaching candidates and alumni we proudly serve. While many of you may be returning to the same positions you started in September, some of you may be changing course in 2016. We hope that this month’s post, featuring 20 teaching positions, is of value to your job hunt. Be sure to inform us of whether any of these job leads come through for you.

Open K-12 Teacher Positions

1. Music teacher opening at Jackson School District. Experience as a percussionist is preferred. Will be teaching high school students. February start date.
2. Language arts opening at Pequannock Valley Middle School. High qualifications in language arts is preferred. January 15th start date, apply now!
3. Social studies opening at Pequannock Valley Middle School. High qualifications in social studies is required. January 15th start date, apply now!
4. 3rd Grade teacher opening in Union Township. Teacher certification is required. Deadline was 12/22, inquire for consideration.
5. Math teacher opening at Paterson Public Schools District. New Jersey Math Teacher Certificate with Highly Qualified status or Middle School Math Certificate required. Experience working with middle school students preferred among other things. Deadline was 12/27, inquire for consideration.
6. English teacher replacement needed at Hillside High School. The chosen candidate will be replacing a teacher who is going on maternity leave. The position will begin on or before February 29, 2016. Apply by December 30.
7. Biology teacher opening at Madison High School. Application period closed December 30, inquire for consideration. January 15th start date, inquire now!
8. 2nd Grade teacher opening in South Brunswick Public Schools District. Prior experience preferred, NJ teacher certification required. February 8th start date.
9. English teacher for middle school in Scotch Plains - Fanwood Public Schools District. NJ Teacher of English Certification or NJ Teacher of Elementary with Middle School Language Arts Specialization required. February start date.
10. English teacher leave replacement opening in Montgomery Twp. School District. NJ certification and residency required. Chosen candidate will teach high school students. April 2016 start date. Posting expires 1/29.
11. Physical science teacher opening at West Orange High School. NJ Teacher of Chemistry or Physical Science Certification required, and 2 Sections Physics / 2 Sections Chemistry Teaching experience preferred. February start date. Apply by January 4!

Open Special Education Teacher Positions

1. Paterson Public Schools Districts seeking a special ed teacher. Chosen candidate will teach elementary students. New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certificate required along with two years experience working with students with disabilities. Deadline was 12/26, inquire for consideration.
2. Pequannock Valley Middle School is seeking a special ed teacher. Valid NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification is required. Position Available as of January, apply now!
3. Beverly City School District is seeking a K-1 special ed teacher. Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped Certifications, and NJ residency are required; Previous Experience with self contained programs and ABA are preferred. February start date.
4. Park Ridge Public Schools is seeking middle school special ed teacher. NJDOE certification required; experience teaching mathematics preferred. Posting expires 1/22!

Open ELL Teacher Positions

1. Teaneck Public Schools is seeking a high school ELL teacher. Valid NJ ESL Standard certificate, CEAS or CE is required. Apply now!
2. Democracy Prep is seeking a part time ELL teacher. Bachelor’s degree required and at least two years of urban teaching experience preferred. Certification is preferred, but not required. Looking to fill ASAP, apply now!

School Leadership Positions

1. Hamilton North High School is seeking a Principal. 5 years of teaching and public school administration experience is preferred among other things. Apply now, posting expires Jan 6th!
2. School in Edison Township is seeking an Assistant Principal. Strong background in Special Education preferred. Apply now, posting expires Jan 5th!
3. Franklin Township Public Schools is seeking a Vice Principal for Grade 5-6 school. Chosen candidate should have a valid New Jersey Principal certificate and middle school teaching experience. Apply now, posting expires Jan 7th!

Now that you’ve found relevant job prospects, it’s time to submit an application and reach out to recruiters. Don’t forget to update your LinkedIn profile & use Twitter to distinguish yourself from other candidates.