Teacher Grade 8 Language Arts

• Hold a N.J. Instructional certificate K-6 with middle school language arts or K-12 English.
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children
• Hold a valid drivers license with no serious violations.Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child growth and development and how it relates to learning.
• Demonstrate competency in the areas of instructional strategies classroom management learning assessment and diagnosis and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students staff administration parents and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology and technological devices to enhance lessons as well as for word processing data management information retrieval visual and audio presentations and telecommunications.
• Ability to work one-on-one with teachers.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• 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 persons offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1
• 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.
• Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.

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• 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 posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

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