ELA Teacher (26-27 School Year)

TITLE: Anticipated ELA Teacher - High School

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Starting Salary Range: $68,570 - $73,570 (based off degree level in our current CBA)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional certificate in specific areas or grades to be taught.
• Highly Qualified in specific areas as required by the New Jersey Department of Education.

REPORT TO: School Principal

JOB GOALS:

• To effect desired student learning as prescribed by the mission and vision of school district.
• To provide the approved educational program and perform such duties as may be required to maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the school district operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans lessons that strive to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning program toward the achievement of district and school goals and objectives.
• Employs instructional methods and achievement in accordance with established standards of proficiency.
• Promotes student learning and achievement in accordance with established standards of proficiency.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, keep appropriate records, and provides progress reports, as required.
• Confers, as necessary and desirable, with parents/guardians.
• Identifies the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of district specialists, when appropriate.
• Assists in curriculum development, in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials, and maintains required records.
• Attends staff meetings and serves, as appropriate, on staff committees.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
• Maintains professional development and growth.
• Maintains ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and other agencies.
• Performs duties which are within the scope of his/her employment and certification as assigned by his/her supervisor in accordance with N.J. State Law, State Board of Education Rules and Regulations, Deptford Township Board of education policies, and contractual obligations.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

References: N.J.S.A. 18A: 27-3.1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8.6, 6A: 32-4.4, 6A: 32-4.5