Job Opportunities
HOPATCONG BOARD OF EDUCATION
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Thank you for your interest in the Hopatcong Borough School District. All vacancies in our school district are posted below. Please be advised that we do not keep resumes on file. We will consider applicants for current posted vacancies only. Thank you and best wishes in your pursuit of educational opportunities.
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, which went into effect on June 1, 2025, requires employers to disclose pay ranges in job postings and make reasonable efforts to inform current employees about promotional opportunities. This transparency law applies to employers who have at least 10 employees and who do business or take applications for employment in New Jersey. This page provides information on compensation and benefits for each employee group within our district, ensuring transparency and compliance with the Act.
Please send all letters of interest and resumes to:
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Human Resources
Hopatcong Borough Schools
PO Box 1029
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
| Posted | June 24, 2025 |
| Position | Paraprofessionals starting the 2025-2026 school year. |
| Available | September 1, 2025 |
| Job Description | Pay: $16.73 *Plus $1.00 per hour for those paraprofessionals whose job responsibilities merit differential compensation related to extraordinary duties such as lifting, restraining, toileting or assistance in other personal hygiene. *Plus $2.00 per hour for those paraprofessionals who hold a teaching license or substitute teacher certificate. |
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👉 For more details: 2023-2027 HEA Support Staff Contract View State Health Benefits Program |
| Applicant Requirements | Email hr@hopatcongschools.org to apply |
| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | June 20, 2025 |
| Position | High School Principal Grades 9-12 |
| Available | Immediately - When Filled |
| Job Description | 12 Month Position Pay Scale $125,000-$145,000 |
| Job Requirements | Must hold a NJ Principal Certificate Must have prior High School Administration Experience Email resume and all NJ Certifications to hr@hopatcongschools.org |
| Job Benefits | Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44 for full-time administrators.
NJ State Pension administered by Division of Pensions and Benefits (TPAF or PERS based on membership requirements).
Optional 403(b) and 457(b).
Optional Hartford or Prudential Disability Plans.
Optional Pre-Tax Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Accounts.
Paid leave:
12 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually.
At the beginning of the - 2nd contract year (July 1, subsequent to the initial date of employment) as a district administrator: 18 days vacation
5th contract year as a district administrator: 20 days
10th contract year as a district administrator: 23 days
15th contract year as a district administrator: 25 days
20th contract year as a district administrator: 27 days 👉 For more details: View School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP 2023-2027 HAPS Contract |
| Closing Date | July 7, 2025 |
| Posted | June 17, 2025 | |
| Position | Anticipated Middle School & High School Band and Instrumental Music Teacher | |
| Available | September 1, 2025 | |
| Job Description | Pay Scale: View the HEA salary guide and longevity information at this link. $69,560 - $109,510 |
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👉 For more details: View School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) |
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| Posted | June 17, 2025 | |
| Position | Anticipated Marching Band & Assistant Marching Band Directors | |
| Available | Immediately - When Filled | |
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| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | June 16, 2025 |
| Position | School Nurse |
| Available | September 1, 2025 |
| Job Description | Pay Scale: View the HEA salary guide and longevity information at this link. $69,560 - $109,510 |
| Job Requirements | Email resume and all NJ Certifications to hr@hopatcongschools.org |
| Job Benefits |
👉 For more details: View School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) |
| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | June 13, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Summer Curriculum Writing
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| Available | Immediately - When Filled | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Job Description | *Rate of Pay $35/hour 15 Hours - Full Year 8 Hours - Half Year Course 4 Hours Marking Period Course |
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| Job Requirements | All individuals are required to attend a 1.5 hour virtual training session in addition to the curriculum writing hours stated in order to be eligible to write curriculum. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Job Benefits | Not eligible for district-provided benefits unless employed in another benefits-eligible role. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Applicant Requirements | Email Matt Robinson to apply mrobinson@hopatcongschools.org | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | June 10, 2025 |
| Position | Middle School Drama Club Advisor |
| Available | September 1, 2025 |
| Job Requirements | Must having a teaching certificate or a substitute certificate. Pay Scale: Stipends vary based on experience and extra pay/extra duty guide. 👉 For more details: HEA Extra Pay/Extra Duty Guide |
| Job Benefits | Advisors are not eligible for district-provided benefits unless employed in another benefits-eligible role. |
| Applicant Requirements | Email Lou Benfatti to apply lbenfatti@hopatcongschools.org |
| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | June 10, 2025 |
| Position | Summer School Nurse Hearing/Vision Assessments |
| Available | Immediately - When Filled |
| Job Description | Complete vision and hearing screenings for students referred to the Child Study Team during the summer break. |
| Job Benefits | $50 per screening Not eligible for district-provided benefits unless employed in another benefits-eligible role. |
| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | May 28, 2025 |
| Position | Substitute Custodians |
| Available | Immediately - When Filled |
| Job Description | This is a substitute position and only necessary on an as needed basis, a great opportunity for someone seeking a secondary/extra income.
This position requires a wide variety of routine cleaning duties at campus buildings which includes, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, vacuum cleaning, dusting, and complete bathroom cleaning of all school buildings and any other custodial tasks assigned by the Facilities Manager.
This position may also include clearing of snow and ice from entranceways, walkways, steps, and various outdoor campus spaces as needed during winter months. |
| Job Requirements | Must have experience and working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
Must be physically able to lift heavy objects (at least 25 lbs), walk & stand for long periods of time
Candidates must be fingerprinted for a background check Proficiency in English (strongly preferred). |
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| Applicant Requirements | Email Greg Smyth to apply at gsmyth@hopatcongschools.org |
| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | May 6, 2025 |
| Position | Anticipated Wood Shop Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year |
| Available | September 1, 2025 |
| Job Description | Full-time, Tenure Track Position |
| Job Requirements | Must hold one of the following: Teacher of Industrial Arts, Carpentry or Construction Technology |
| Job Benefits |
Pay Scale: View the HEA salary guide and longevity information at this link. $69,560 - $109,510 2023-2027 HEA Contract |
| Applicant Requirements | Email resume and all NJ Certifications to hr@hopatcongschools.org CEAS or Standard certifications preferred |
| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | May 6, 2025 |
| Position | Secondary Mathematics Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year |
| Available | September 1, 2025 |
| Job Description | Full-time, Tenure Track Position |
| Job Requirements | Email resume and all NJ Certifications to hr@hopatcongschools.org |
| Job Benefits |
Pay Scale: View the HEA salary guide and longevity information at this link. $69,560 - $109,510 2023-2027 HEA Contract |
| Applicant Requirements | Must hold appropriate New Jersey Certification for Secondary Mathematics CEAS or Standard certifications preferred |
| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | May 6, 2025 |
| Position | Anticipated High School Business Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year |
| Available | September 1, 2025 |
| Job Description | Full-time, Tenure Track Position |
| Job Requirements | Must hold either New Jersey Teacher of Comprehensive Business Certificate or Marketing Certificate |
| Job Benefits |
$69,560 - $109,510 2023-2027 HEA Contract |
| Applicant Requirements | Email resume and all NJ Certifications to hr@hopatcongschools.org CEAS or Standard certifications preferred |
| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | May 5, 2025 |
| Position | Substitute School Nurses |
| Available | Immediately - When Filled |
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| Job Requirements | Valid New Jersey Registered Nursing License; Standard School Nurse Certificate or Substitute Nurse Certificate required |
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| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | January 1, 2025 |
| Position | Substitute Teachers |
| Available | Immediately - When Filled |
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| Job Requirements | To obtain a substitute certificate apply here: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/substitutes/index.shtml |
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| Closing Date | When Filled |
| Posted | January 1, 2025 |
| Position | Substitute Paraprofessionals |
| Available | Immediately - When Filled |
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| Applicant Requirements | For more information please contact Tammy Miller at tmiller@hopatcongschools.org |
| Closing Date | When Filled |
Please send all letters of interest and resumes to:
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Human Resources
Hopatcong Borough Schools
PO Box 1029
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
