Substitute Teachers

Immediately

Closing Date:

05/31/2026

Additional Information:

Moorestown Township Public Schools

Moorestown, NJ

Title: Substitute Teacher

Building: All District Buildings

Salary Guide: MTPS Board Approved Daily Rate

Benefits: Not Eligible

Position: Provide instructional continuity in the absence of the regular classroom teacher by delivering lesson plans as designed by the classroom teacher

Qualifications:

New Jersey Substitute Teacher endorsement or NJ Instructional Certificate.

Knowledge and ability to use technology and related software.

Good interpersonal skills.

Ability to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.

Successful criminal history clearance.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Reports to the assigned building's main office on time to arrive in the classroom to review the lesson plans for the day, greet the students and remain in the assigned room(s) to supervise the students at all times.
• Maintain as full as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned. Maintain the classroom to which he/she is assigned. Maintain classroom control in order to promote active learning in the classroom while teaching the outlined lesson and implementing the lesson plan(s).
• Deliver lesson plans in a way that is age-appropriate for the class and meets the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
• Manage class time safely and effectively, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students,
• Report any suspicion of harassment, intimidation or bullying to the administration and/ or guidance counselor immediately..
• Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate administration immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Follow the building bell schedule during the school day and remain in the assigned classroom until all students have been dismissed for the day.
• Follow all policies, rules and procedures.
• Complete required documentation prior to the end of the assignment and check out with the main office staff prior to leaving for the day.
• Cooperate with other staff members in a professional manner.
• Return instructional materials, equipment and keys to the main office.Perform other duties within the scope of his/her employment certification as may be assigned by the building administration.

Evaluation of Performance :

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.

Physical Demand

Physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position when necessary, occasionally move throughout the building to access colleagues and/or supplies. Ability to operate a computer and/or other office machinery. Be able to view a computer screen. Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing via technology devices or handwritten correspondence. The physical demands as described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities through an interactive process of determining essential duty task completion options.

Terms of Employment

At-will employment. Assignments can be assessed through MTPS Substitute management Software.

The information described in this job description is reviewed and approved by the MTPS Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements deem necessary. This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.

New Jersey First Act

N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Moorestown Township Public School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such determination becomes necessary.

The Moorestown Township Public School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• All candidates should apply online at: www.generalasp.com/mtps/onlineapp
• Moorestown Township Public Schools is an Affirmative Action Employer/EEO