English/ELA Teacher

English /ELA Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college/university. New Jersey Department of Education Teacher of English Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS). New Jersey Department of Education Teacher of English or Middle School with Subject Matter Specialization in English 5-8 Standard Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standings (CEAS) or Certificate of Eligibility (CE). Advanced placement language and/or literature experience preferred.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and prepare progress reports. Instruct students in citizenship, basic communications skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district. Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and special abilities. Instruct students in the proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment. Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids and maintains required inventory records. Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction. Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities. Supervise out-of-classroom activities for students during the assigned working day, as required. Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals. Identifies students' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Communicate with students, parents, and staff members on the individual student's progress and development. Maintains basic attendance accounting and business services as required. Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees. Acts as a resource on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Reports to: Principal

SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT

Salary Range: Current starting salary range is $62,600 - $70,110 as per the 2023-2026 SEA Contract. Employment Period: September 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. THE SECAUCUS BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.