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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Director of Curriclum and Instruction/Preschool Principal

JobID: 254

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  4/10/2025


Location:
  Delaware Avenue Preschool


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/19/2025


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DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION / PRESCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Position: Director of Curriculum & Instruction/Preschool Principal
Location: Palmyra School District, Palmyra, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Position 
About the District:
Palmyra School District is a close-knit and diverse educational community dedicated to academic excellence, equity, and student success. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Preschool Principal. This dual-role position is responsible for driving instructional excellence across the district while providing strong leadership for our preschool program. 
Position Overview:
The Director of Curriculum & Instruction/Preschool Principal is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing curriculum development, instructional strategies, professional development, and assessment practices district-wide. This role also includes serving as the Preschool Principal, ensuring a high-quality early childhood education experience aligned with state standards and best practices. 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Curriculum & Instruction Responsibilities:
 
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of district-wide curriculum and instructional programs aligned with New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS).
   
• Analyze student performance data to drive instructional improvements and equitable academic outcomes.
   
• Develop and oversee professional development programs for faculty and staff.
   
• Ensure compliance with state and federal education requirements, including NJDOE mandates and grant funding guidelines.
   
• Collaborate with school leaders to enhance instructional practices and expand academic offerings.
   
• Oversee the selection and implementation of instructional resources, including textbooks and digital learning tools.
   
• Monitor and support teacher effectiveness through observations, coaching, and data-driven strategies.
   
 
Preschool Principal Responsibilities:
 
• Provide leadership and oversight for the district’s preschool program, ensuring alignment with the NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards.
   
• Supervise preschool staff, ensuring high-quality instruction and a nurturing learning environment.
   
• Engage families and community stakeholders in early childhood education initiatives.
   
• Oversee preschool enrollment, budgeting, compliance with NJDOE Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA), and other funding requirements.
   
• Ensure preschool students have a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
   
• Implement and monitor special education and intervention services in early childhood education.
   
 
Qualifications:
 
Required Certifications:
 
• A New Jersey School Administrator Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility and/or
   
• New Jersey Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility.
   
Required Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in education, with at least three (3) years in an administrative/supervisory role.
   
• Proven track record of leading curriculum development and instructional improvement initiatives.
   
• Experience in early childhood education leadership, including knowledge of NJDOE preschool standards.
   
• Strong understanding of data analysis, assessment tools, and student performance metrics.
   
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
   
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
   
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
• Experience with grant writing and managing state/federal education funding.
   
• Background in implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and interventions.
Join us in making a lasting impact on students and educators in the Palmyra School District! We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated leader to our team.

 
FLSA Status:       Exempt




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Preschool Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Special Education Classroom

JobID: 248

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood


Date Posted:
  2/12/2025


Location:
  Delaware Avenue Preschool


Date Available:
  Immediately


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher for Special Education Classroom
Immediate Opening through June 18, 2025

Questions can be directed to Dr. Florencia Norton:  fnorton@palmyra.k12.nj.us 

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate 1013 PreK - Grade 3 AND either 2470 TOSD or TOH
2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and ability to maintain a positive learning environment
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment 
 
REPORTS TO:   Principal 
SUPERVISES:   Pupils and, when assigned, classroom aides
 
JOB GOAL:       To provide an approved early childhood special education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to   provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities
1. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each pupil.
2. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
3. Consults with members of the child study team regarding each pupil's educational program, academic program and personal growth. 
4. Meets at least once annually with the case manager, parents and other professional staff to review and revise the individualized education program and placement of each assigned pupil.
Instruction and pupil contact
1. Provides instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil's individualized education program.
2. Works cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil and provides support instruction in the regular classroom or resource center as assigned.
3. Provides home instruction to confined special education pupils as assigned.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
Contact with parents and community
1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
2. Assists in facilitating smooth transitions from preschool, kindergarten, and early primary grades programs and from the school day to after-school child care programs.
3. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program
Professional contacts and activities
1. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
2. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Other
1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
                                                                                                      
 

FLSA Status:       Exempt




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

HS Business Teacher

JobID: 224

Position Type:
  Middle/High School Teaching/Business Education


Date Posted:
  4/10/2025


Location:
  Palmyra Middle/High School


Date Available:
  09/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/19/2025


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High School Business Teacher
Starting 2025-2026 School Year

Full-Time 10-Month Teaching Position
Pension, Health and Dental Benefits
Salary in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
 
QUALIFICATIONS:             
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility
2. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment 
*As defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9 Instructional certificates
 
REPORTS TO:  Principal/Designated Administrator
 
SUPERVISES:  Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides
 
JOB GOAL:  To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum, board-adopted curricula and textbooks, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
Instruction and pupil contact
1. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
2. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
3. Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Budgets class time effectively.
6. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
7. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
Contact with parents and community
1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
2. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
Professional contacts and activities
1. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.       
2. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
3. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Other
1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Work year and salary to be determined by the board in accordance with the negotiated agreement. 
 
ANNUAL EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations



FLSA Status:       Exempt





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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Long-Term Substitute Teacher for HS Spanish

JobID: 252

Position Type:
  Middle/High School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish


Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


Location:
  Palmyra Middle/High School


Date Available:
  04/28/2025


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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Long-Term Substitute for High School Spanish
Aapril 28, 2025 through June 18, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:       
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility: 1550 Teacher of Spanish
2. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Dan Licata, Principal Palmyra High/Middle School  dlicata@palmyra.k12.nj.us 

REPORTS TO:              Principal
SUPERVISES:              Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides
 
JOB GOAL:     
To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities
1. Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum, board-adopted curricula and textbooks, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils. 
Instruction and pupil contact
1. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
2. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
3. Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Budgets class time effectively.
6. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
7. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
Contact with parents and community
1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
2. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
Professional contacts and activities
1. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.        
2. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
3. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Other
1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
 


FLSA Status:       Exempt





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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Long-Term Substitute Teacher for High School Biology

JobID: 247

Position Type:
  Middle/High School Teaching/Science - HS


Date Posted:
  2/12/2025


Location:
  Palmyra Middle/High School


Date Available:
  Immediately


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Long-Term Substitute for High School Biology
April 10, 2025 through June 18, 2025

TITLE:    K-12 SUBJECT AREA TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:      
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility
2. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
 
REPORTS TO: Principal/Designated Administrator 
SUPERVISES:   Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides
JOB GOAL:   To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities
1. Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum, board-adopted curricula and textbooks, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
Instruction and pupil contact
1. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
2. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
3. Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Budgets class time effectively.
6. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
7. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
Contact with parents and community
1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
2. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
Professional contacts and activities
1. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.        
2. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
3. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Other
1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education in accordance with the negotiated agreement.

 





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Openings as of 4/12/2025

High School Science Teacher

JobID: 250

Position Type:
  Middle/High School Teaching/Science - HS


Date Posted:
  3/4/2025


Location:
  Palmyra Middle/High School


Date Available:
  09/01/2025


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Full-Time Permanent Position starting 2025-2026

Chemistry Certification preferred but applicants with any High School Science certification will be considered.
Questions may be directed to:  Mr. Dan Licata, HS/MS Principal dlicata@palmyra.k12.nj.us

QUALIFICATIONS:       
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility (CE or CEAS)
2. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
 
REPORTS TO:  Principal/Designated Administrator
 
SUPERVISES:  Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides
 
JOB GOAL:     
To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities
1. Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum, board-adopted curricula and textbooks, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
 
Instruction and pupil contact
1. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
2. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
3. Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Budgets class time effectively.
6. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
7. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
 
Contact with parents and community
1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
2. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
Professional contacts and activities
1. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.       
2. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
3. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Other
1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
 



FLSA Status:       Exempt





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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Preschool Special Education: Long-Term Substitute Teacher

JobID: 249

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher


Date Posted:
  2/12/2025


Location:
  Delaware Avenue Preschool


Date Available:
  Immediately


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher for Special Education Classroom
Immediate Opening through June 18, 2025

Questions can be directed to Dr. Florencia Norton:  fnorton@palmyra.k12.nj.us 

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate 1013 PreK - Grade 3 AND either 2470 TOSD or TOH
2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and ability to maintain a positive learning environment
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment 
 
REPORTS TO:   Principal 
SUPERVISES:   Pupils and, when assigned, classroom aides
 
JOB GOAL:       To provide an approved early childhood special education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to   provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities
1. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each pupil.
2. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
3. Consults with members of the child study team regarding each pupil's educational program, academic program and personal growth. 
4. Meets at least once annually with the case manager, parents and other professional staff to review and revise the individualized education program and placement of each assigned pupil.
Instruction and pupil contact
1. Provides instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil's individualized education program.
2. Works cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil and provides support instruction in the regular classroom or resource center as assigned.
3. Provides home instruction to confined special education pupils as assigned.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
Contact with parents and community
1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
2. Assists in facilitating smooth transitions from preschool, kindergarten, and early primary grades programs and from the school day to after-school child care programs.
3. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program
Professional contacts and activities
1. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
2. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Other
1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
                                                                                                      
 

FLSA Status:       Exempt




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher for Special Education Classroom

JobID: 246

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  2/7/2025


Location:
  Delaware Avenue Preschool


Date Available:
  Immediately


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher for Special Education Classroom
Immediate Opening through June 18, 2025

Questions can be directed to Dr. Florencia Norton:  fnorton@palmyra.k12.nj.us 

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate 1013 PreK - Grade 3 AND either 2470 TOSD or TOH
2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and ability to maintain a positive learning environment
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment 
 
REPORTS TO:   Principal 
SUPERVISES:   Pupils and, when assigned, classroom aides
 
JOB GOAL:       To provide an approved early childhood special education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to   provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities
1. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each pupil.
2. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
3. Consults with members of the child study team regarding each pupil's educational program, academic program and personal growth. 
4. Meets at least once annually with the case manager, parents and other professional staff to review and revise the individualized education program and placement of each assigned pupil.
Instruction and pupil contact
1. Provides instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil's individualized education program.
2. Works cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil and provides support instruction in the regular classroom or resource center as assigned.
3. Provides home instruction to confined special education pupils as assigned.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
Contact with parents and community
1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
2. Assists in facilitating smooth transitions from preschool, kindergarten, and early primary grades programs and from the school day to after-school child care programs.
3. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program
Professional contacts and activities
1. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
2. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Other
1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
                                                                                                      
 

FLSA Status:       Exempt




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Long-Term Substitute Teacher for HS Spanish

JobID: 253

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


Location:
  Palmyra Middle/High School


Date Available:
  04/28/2025


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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Long-Term Substitute for High School Spanish
Aapril 28, 2025 through June 18, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:       
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility: 1550 Teacher of Spanish
2. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Dan Licata, Principal Palmyra High/Middle School  dlicata@palmyra.k12.nj.us 

REPORTS TO:              Principal
SUPERVISES:              Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides
 
JOB GOAL:     
To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities
1. Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum, board-adopted curricula and textbooks, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils. 
Instruction and pupil contact
1. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
2. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
3. Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Budgets class time effectively.
6. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
7. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
Contact with parents and community
1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
2. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
Professional contacts and activities
1. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.        
2. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
3. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Other
1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
 


FLSA Status:       Exempt





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