Teacher Grade 6-8 Language Arts

Paterson Public School District

021 SCHOOL # 21 - Paterson, New Jersey This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5925568

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold New Jersey Middle School ELA or K-12 English certificate
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school.
• Strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working with middle school students
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community

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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.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$64,830 to $107,699 Per Year