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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS VACANCY NOTICE August 11, 2026 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F 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 August 25, 2026. POSITION: Elementary School Teacher (anticipated opening) QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description LOCATION: Union Valley Elementary School EFFECTIVE: September 1, 2026 or upon completion of required paperwork. SALARY: As per 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 Day are included. John Bilodeau Superintendent 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:
• Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.
• Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.
• Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.
• 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 job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.