Special Education Language Arts Teacher (Leave replacement 10/8/26 - 3/12/27)

Morris School District

$67K — $116K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid New Jersey Instruction Certificate with required Subject Area Endorsements
  • Proven knowledge of effective teaching methods and age-appropriate classroom activities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate inclusive relationships with students, faculty, and community
  • Enhance belonging and academic success for marginalized student populations
  • Foster social and emotional skills through classroom management
  • Teach assigned content effectively
  • Prepare daily instruction and lesson plans per district policies
  • Engage in collaborative professional learning communities
  • Integrate technology into classroom instruction
  • Utilize district data to tailor instruction to student needs
  • Maintain communication with parents regarding student development
  • Assign and track personalized academic work according to student needs
  • Evaluate and report student progress and growth
  • Update student files and necessary paperwork
  • Set professional goals aligning with the district's vision
  • Participate in professional development and apply learned strategies
  • Adhere to attendance guidelines as per district protocols
  • Fulfill additional responsibilities as requested by administration

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, and dental benefits available for full-time employees
  • Includes allotted sick, personal, and bereavement days
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Special Education/Language Arts

Date Posted:
7/14/2026

Location:
Frelinghuysen Middle School

Date Available:
10/8/26

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Valid New Jersey Instruction Certificate, including Subject Area Endorsement if required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills


RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
  • Support and enhance a sense of belonging and academic success for all students with specific attention to students from traditionally marginalized populations.
  • Foster social and emotional intelligence through effective classroom management and discussion/teaching
  • Effectively teach content assigned (general or specialists)
  • Prepare robust daily instruction and weekly lesson plans for all subjects according to Morris School District programs and policies
  • Collaborate with a professional learning community (PLC) to engage in reflective dialogue that will improve teaching and learning for all students
  • Integrate technology and interactive elements into classroom instruction
  • Utilize approved district data sources to analyze student progress and provide targeted, differentiated instruction for all students.
  • Build intentional and honest relationships with parents to update them on student progress and further understanding of their child's development and learning style
  • Prepare and assign personalized academic assignments, homework and projects according to district policy, approved curriculum guidance and student needs
  • Grade assignments in accordance with district guidelines provide constructive feedback and work with students to set personalized learning goals aligned with grade level/content standards.
  • Monitor, evaluate and report student progress, including academic growth, social skills, and behavior modification
  • Maintain and update files, including student paperwork, as needed
  • Set personal and professional goals aligned with district and school vision and the approved evaluation tool for the Morris School District.
  • Attend and apply strategies from professional development sessions and meetings organized by principal/supervisor and district
  • Follow work day and attendance guidelines set forth by negotiated contract and Morris School District HR protocols
  • Meet requests for additional responsibilities by Principal/Supervisor
  • Contract Terms: 184 days/year


You MUST fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION to be considered for this position. We DO NOT ACCEPT paper resumes, paper applications, faxes or emails.

Position requires appropriate New Jersey Certification.

Please complete application at:
www.applitrack.com/msdk12/onlineapp

  • Upload resume
  • Upload All New Jersey Certificate(s)
  • Upload All Transcripts (Undergraduate & Graduate)

Salary: In accordance with the established Morris School District Salary Guide currently ranging from $67,095 - $116,805
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental benefits.
Sick, personal and bereavement day allotments are included.

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