Grade 6-8 ELA Teacher

Paterson Public Schools

Paterson, New Jersey

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Date Posted August 27, 2025
Industry K-12: Public Schools
Certification Needed Yes
Job Status Not Specified
Salary Not Specified

Description:


Effective Date(s): September 1, 2025

Staff Needed: One (1) Grade 6-8 ELA Teacher

Qualifications:
  1. Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate with elementary education endorsement and or Middle School and other appropriate endorsement(s) (N.J.A.C. 6:11-6.1, 6.2, or 8.1 et seq.) in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11.
  2. Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children.
  3. Hold a valid drivers license with no serious violations.
  4. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
  6. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the content field when holding a content specific teaching responsibility on the elementary level.
  7. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
  8. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
  9. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
  10. Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal From I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
  11. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education, or, during the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
  12. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
  13. Pass the State required Mantoux intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
  14. Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary: $63,130 - $87,570
Subject for Negotiation
Initiator: Sham Bacchus, Principal
  • Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
  • Pending budget availability
  • All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date or until filled

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