Middle School Special Education Teacher of Math~Full-Time Tenure Track Newton Public Schools, NJ Halsted Middle School - Newton, New Jersey This job is also posted in Newton Public Schools, NJ Job Details

Job ID:

5875581

Application Deadline:

Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026 Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a NJ Teaching Certificate issued by the State Board of Education, and must complete/have on file his/her criminal background check.

REPORTS TO

The Principal or an appropriately certificated designee.

SUPERVISES

Students For Emotional Regulation Impairment (ERI) Class

JOB GOAL

The teacher is responsible for the instruction and supervision of students in accordance with standards established by the Board of Education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10-Month Tenure Track for the 2026-27 School Year

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Teacher Shall employ a variety of teaching styles and techniques to provide an atmosphere designated to stimulate student learning. Shall assist the principal in the selection of teaching materials. Shall present a course of study which is consistent with the approved curriculum and the goals and objectives of the Board of Education. Shall develop educational programs to meet the needs of each student. Shall work, in consultation with the principal, other staff members, parents, district residents and pupils to develop: written educational plans for the school. written educational objectives and standards for the educational plan based upon district and school goals. written educational goals for the school. Shall demonstrate effective participation in the coordination of the instructional program between various grade levels and between elementary and secondary levels and sending districts. Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members in the development of procedures for reporting pupil progress to parents or guardians including: parent/teacher conferences report cards pupil progress charts parents' visits to the school Shall demonstrate a willingness to confer with parents and/or other staff members concerning student progress. Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members concerning student progress. Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a reasonable relationship with other members of the staff as well as administrators. Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a positive interpersonal relationship with students. Shall make a reasonable effort to keep abreast of current educational developments particularly in the areas of subject matter content and methodology of teaching. Shall demonstrate a willingness to engage in the development of staff improvement programs and to participate in those programs which bear on the areas of assigned responsibilities. Shall develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior for students and shall make every effort to maintain order in the classroom. Shall demonstrate an ability to organize and structure the learning environment. Shall cooperate in the implementation and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policies. Shall perform reasonable duties which may be necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the educational program of the district and which are incident to the position of teacher. The Newton School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state and/or local equal opportunity laws. The Newton School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other status protected by applicable law.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$62,125 to $78,163 Per Year Job Requirements