Position Type:
Per Diem/P/D Tchr

Date Posted:
11/19/2021

Location:
Human Resource Services - 404

NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT
PER DIEM TEACHER
Various Locations
(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Per Diem Teacher, Various Locations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Associates degree or sixty (60) or (thirty (30) college credits (for 30 college acceptance you must be enrolled in a Bachelor's program). OR
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred). Official sealed transcripts will be required upon hire. OR
3. New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing (CEAS) or Valid Essex County Substitute Teacher's Certificate. OR
4. Applicant must be at least 20 years of age, enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education and have completed 30 semester-hour credits at the time of the application.
5. District and State fingerprint credentialing required and clearance.
6. Principal recommendation and evaluation by a school principal (if applicable).
7. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
8. Authorized to work in the USA.

(Preferred Qualifications)
1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Official sealed college transcripts will be required upon hire.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Substitute Teachers will supervise/manage student's grades (K-12).
2. Substitute Teachers will adhere to daily and school schedules as noted.
3. Substitute Teachers must be able to execute lessons as the curriculum dictates.
4. Create, plan and teach lesson, if none is provided.
5. Substitute Teachers will maintain a broad knowledge of all facets related to the teaching/educating assignment as related to the subject and grade level of the students.
6. Return instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place. Leave classroom in a presentable manner.
7. Collect and place students' completed assignments on classroom teacher's desk and note pertinent information resulting from the day's event.
8. Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
9. Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
10. Maintain and establish a safe classroom setting, promoting active learning and demonstrate good classroom management skills.
11. Reports all student's injuries, accidents, illnesses, inappropriate behavior and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonable possible.
12. Dismisses all students from the classroom/ playground before leaving the building.
13. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to the substitute teachers as needed.

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL / HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

1. Salary: Thirty (30) or Sixty (60) College credits: $130.00/day Bachelor's degree: $150.00/day
2. Employment Period: Ten (10) Months (District requires at least 15 days of service as substitute teacher during the school year) the school year.
3. Union Affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)
4. Benefits: None

*Salary subject to change pending NTU contract negotiations.

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

OPEN AND CLOSE DATES
OPENING DATE: November 19, 2021
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
THE NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER