Language Arts Teacher Gr. 6/7

Paterson Public Schools

Paterson, New Jersey

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Date Posted February 11, 2026
Industry K-12: Public Schools
Certification Needed Yes
Job Status Not Specified
Salary Not Specified

Description:


Effective Date(s): January 2026

Staff Needed: One (1) Language Arts Teacher, Grades 6/7

Qualifications:
  • New Jersey teacher instructional certificate with a Middle School ELA in Grades 5-8 endorsement or a K-12 English endorsement
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Motor vehicle operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
  • Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
  • Ability to use computer network system and softward applications as needed.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, administrators and the community

Salary: $63,130.00 - $101,425.00
Subject for Negotiation
Initiator: Deyanira Cartagena, 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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