Special Education Teacher (K-1 MD)

November 3, 2026
TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

Please be advised that the following vacancy exists in Gloucester Township Public Schools. To apply, you must go to: www.gloucestertownshipschools.org and click on the Employment tab. Deadline to apply is November 17, 2026.

POSITION: Special Education Teacher - MD - K-1

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

LOCATION: To Be Determined

EFFECTIVE: TBD

SALARY: As per the GTEA Contract - $64,290 - $109,356 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS: Full Time Staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included

John Bilodeau

Superintendent

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Pre K - Grade 5)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e.: Teacher of Preschool K-3; Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL:

Instructs assigned pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and is deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.

1. Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.

1. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

1. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

1. Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

1. Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.

1. Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.

1. Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

1. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

1. Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.

1. Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

1. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

1. Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.

1. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

COMPENSATION:

Salary shall be established as budgeted and approved by the Board of Education in agreement with the Gloucester Township Education Association contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month year

VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION:

Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.