Educational Administration, Human Resources, Interviewing Skills, Multilingual, Onboarding, Special Education, Training/Teaching
Teaching Opportunities 2026/2027 School Year
Date Posted:
1/5/2026
Location:
Jersey City Public Schools
Closing Date:
09/01/2026
POSITION (S): Bilingual Special Education Teacher (K-12)
REQUIREMENTS:
• New Jersey Teaching Certification for Special Education:
Teacher of the Handicapped OR
Teacher of Students w/ Disabilities plus another instructional certifciate
SALARY/STIPEND:As Per Contractual Agreement
LOCATION: Various District Schools
STARTING DATE: As Needed
**Please be advised that the position you are applying for may be either
permanent or for a leave replacement position (depending on the District's need)**
**Please Upload All Teaching Certificates**
Jersey City Public Schools maintains a pool of qualified candidates for potential teaching positions. Please note that this posting:
- Does not guarantee placement at a specific school.
- Does not confirm that a vacant position is currently available to be filled.
Certification Requirements
To be considered for a teaching position, you must hold a valid, fully granted NJDOE certification. - Mandatory: Your most current NJDOE certification must be included in your application.
- Exclusions: Substitute certifications are not sufficient for these positions.
- Updating Your Profile: If your certification status changes after applying (e.g., you are granted a Certificate of Eligibility with or without advanced standing), please email Ms. Bonilla at sbonilla@jcboe.org to ensure your profile is accurately updated in our pool of qualified applicants.
The Hiring Process - Interview Process: Human Resources does not conduct initial interviews for teaching positions. These are handled directly by school administration. They will contact you directly should they have an opening.
- Selection: Should a need arise, school principals will review the candidate pool to select candidates for an interview. Interviews may be in person, virtual, and could include demonstration lessons.
- Onboarding: Human Resources will follow up with selected candidates to guide them through the onboarding process.
Helpful Resources - NJDOE Certification Page
- Apply for Teaching Certification
- Alternate Route Pathway
- NJDOE Reciprocity (Out-of-State)
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