English/Language Arts Teacher - Leave Replacement Position

- Position Type:
High School Teaching/English - Date Posted:
10/13/2026 - Location:
David Brearley High School - Date Available:
11/09/2026 - Closing Date:
10/29/2026
| English/Language Arts Teacher - Leave Replacement Position | JobID: 2891 |
ANTICIPATED POSITION FOR 2026-2027 SY
English/Language Arts Teacher - Leave Replacement Position
Anticipated Dates: November 9, 2026 - June 22, 2027
David Brearley High School
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid NJDOE Instructional Certificate with an English/Language Arts endorsement for Grades 6–12.
2. Demonstrated successful teaching experience in high school English Language Arts; experience teaching multiple secondary grade levels preferred.
3. Strong knowledge of effective secondary ELA instructional practices, curriculum design, assessment, differentiation, student supports, and classroom management.
4. Knowledge of current New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts and evidence-based practices in literature, informational text, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary instruction.
5. Ability to plan and deliver rigorous, engaging, standards-aligned instruction that develops students' reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
6. Ability to use assessment data, student work, and other instructional evidence to monitor progress, differentiate instruction, and support diverse learners at the high school level.
7. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with high school students, families, colleagues, counselors, and administrators.
8. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
9. Must meet NJ Residency requirements as per the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70).
REPORTS TO: DBHS Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Kenilworth Board of Education's substitute teaching long-term rates
and benefits:
Type of Sub | Rate | Benefits |
Per Diem | $125 | The employee is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees' Retirement System.
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Long-term sub less | $250 | The employee is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees' Retirement System.
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Long-term sub 6 | $345 | The employee is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees' Retirement System.
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Long-term, full school | Step 1 | Benefits the first of the month after 30 days of service. |
• The position is not eligible for additional compensation in the form of stipends for extracurricular activities, coaching, or tuition reimbursement based on district policy.
• In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1:1, time accrued in a leave replacement position does not count towards tenure.