Leave Replacement Teacher - Grade 5

Title: Grade 5 Leave Replacement Teacher

Start Date: January 2026

End Date: May 2026 (with opportunities to substitute teach daily through June)

Pay Scale: As per the NBTA Contract

Description: North Bellmore is seeking a Grade 5 leave replacement classroom teacher. The candidate is expected to speak, act and instruct students in a manner that is consistent with the District’s Core Values, Mission and Curricula areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for educating and nurturing young children in a classroom setting. You will be expected to create implement lesson plans, differentiate instruction, maintain a positive classroom management system, assess student performance, communicate with parents, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure a positive and effective learning environment.

Expectations:

• Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards

• Analyze assessments that measure progress towards the standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices

• Ability to focus student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs

• Ability to plan for the varying needs of learners using whole group, small group and 1:1 instruction

• Strong background in balanced literacy

• Knowledge of math tools/manipulatives and incorporating them into instruction

• Use assessment data to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals

• Strong understanding of best practices with respect to RtI/MTSS

• Understand and implement interventions for Multi-language and English-language learners

• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct

• Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making learning accessible to all students

• Establish and maintain positive relationships and constructive interactions with students, families, colleagues and administration

• Uphold all school policies within the classroom

• Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments

• Administer formal and informal assessments throughout the school year

• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

• Comply with and execute all safety and security protocols/procedures for the building and district

• Commit to continual professional growth

• Attend all required meetings and Professional Development

• Actively engage with the North Bellmore community in fulfilling its mission

Employment Term: This is a temporary leave replacement position.

EOE Employer: The North Bellmore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions and practices on the basis of legally protected classes in accordance with Federal and State law.

Requirements:

• NYS Certificate in General Education Grades K – 6, or N-6, or 1-6

• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, community members, and staff members.