GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
August 10, 2026
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. The deadline to apply is August 14, 2026.
POSITION: Multiple Positions Elementary and Middle School - Long Term Substitute
(must possess a Teaching Certificate)
QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description
LOCATION: TBD
EFFECTIVE: September 1, 2026 or upon completion of required paperwork.
SALARY: The per diem rate established as budgeted and
approved by the Board of Education for Substitute Teachers.
Long-term Substitute Rate $220.00
Additional $25 per day for assignments over 20 days
BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription. PTO Days are included.
John Bilodeau
Superintendent
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Pre K – Grade 8)
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).
Specific Certifications: School Counselor Cert., Math Gr 5-8 Cert., Middle School Science, Special Education K-5,
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: The per diem rate established as budgeted and approved by the Board of Education for Substitute Teachers.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month year
VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.
EVALUATION:
Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
