Leave Replacement Teacher- English as a Second Language (ESL)- Elem  

• Replacement for teachers on a leave of absence
• Length of positions may vary

Requirements:

• Valid NJ Instructional Certificate (Teacher of ESL)

• Knowledge/experience with WIDA Standards and NJ Student Learning Standards for ELA

• Knowledge/experience with ACCESS Testing

• Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)

• Ability to apply and turnkey Can Do Descriptors

• Knowledge of best practices in working with MLs (ie: Sheltered English Instruction)

• Understanding of the needs of Newcomers

• Knowledge of Google Apps for Education

• Willingness to work collaboratively with fellow department members (as well as other instructional staff)

• Demonstrates detail in required paperwork, documentation, etc.

• Bilingual (a plus)

• Additional certification (Teacher of Bilingual/Bicultural) – a plus

• Successful clearance of criminal history

• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

   

 Effective:

•  2026-2027 School Year 

   

Salary:

• Days 1-20 - $130.00 a day
• Day 21+ = $367.00 per day HTEA  26/27 STEP 1 BA Teacher Guide

Benefits: Leave replacement teachers receive benefits after 5 consecutive months of working (single health benefits) In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:  including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off.

Interested candidates with applications in our Applitrack System must specifically "apply" for this position. AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)

Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton) is a regular school district located in Mercer County with 23 schools, 973 teachers and 12,183 students. Total Revenue is $282,703,000 and is trending up. Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton) spends $20,620 per student per year on instruction.