Kindergarten Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement
- Kenilworth Public Schools
- Kenilworth, New Jersey
- Full Time
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement JobID: 2872
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten
Date Posted:
5/28/2026
Location:
Harding Elementary School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
Closing Date:
06/14/2026
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ANTICIPATED POSITION FOR 2026-2027 SY
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement Position
Anticipated Dates: September 1, 2026 June 22, 2027
Harding Elementary School
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid NJDOE Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification and appropriate elementary instructional certification required.
Demonstrated knowledge of special education practices, IEP implementation, differentiated instruction, and effective teaching methods for early childhood/elementary learners.
Ability to create and maintain a positive, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Effective communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and the Child Study Team.
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
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: Harding Principals
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Kenilworth Board of Education's substitute teaching long-term rates
and benefits:
Type of Sub
Rate
Benefits
Per Diem
$125
per day
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.
Long-term sub less
than 6 months
$250
per day
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.
Long-term sub 6
months or longer
$345
per day
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.
Long-term, full school
year assignment
Step 1
BA
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.