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:

hr@hopatcongschools.org

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Human Resources
Hopatcong Borough Schools
PO Box 1029
Hopatcong, NJ 07843

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	June 9, 2025
Position	Anticipated Middle School Special Education Teacher Grade 6/7 Resource/Self Contained Learning Language Disabled Classroom
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	Benefits Overview: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44 for full-time licensed staff. NJ State Pension administered by the Division of Pensions and Benefits (TPAF or PERS based on certification). Optional 403(b) and 457(b). Optional AFLAC and Prudential Disability Plans. Optional Pre-Tax Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Accounts Paid leave: 10 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually. 👉 For more details: View School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) 2023-2027 HEA Contract
Closing Date	June 20, 2025

Posted	June 9, 2025
Position	Anticipated Middle School Special Education Multiply Disabled Teacher
Available	Immediately - When Filled
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	Benefits Overview: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44 for full-time licensed staff. NJ State Pension administered by the Division of Pensions and Benefits (TPAF or PERS based on certification). Optional 403(b) and 457(b). Optional AFLAC and Prudential Disability Plans. Optional Pre-Tax Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Accounts Paid leave: 10 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually. 👉 For more details: View School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) 2023-2027 HEA Contract
Closing Date	When Filled

Posted	June 9, 2025
Position	Multilingual Learner Summer School
Available	June 23, 2025
Job Description	June 23, 2025 - July 17, 2025 (no Fridays or July 4th) 5 hours/day at $40/hour.
Job Benefits	Not eligible for district-provided benefits unless employed in another benefits-eligible role.
Closing Date	When Filled

Posted	June 3, 2025
Position	High School Supervisor of Student Affairs (12 month position)
Available	July 1, 2025
Job Description	Assumes responsibility for supervising the students and staff, assisting the High School Principal with implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the High School Supervisor of Student Affairs works collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents and members of the community. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for discipline of students, supervision of staff, curriculum development, program evaluation and supervision of extracurricular activities The position requires the employee to provide leadership in the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the athletic programs. Pay Scale $110,000-$125,000
Job Requirements	Holds a New Jersey Supervisor or Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility
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 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
Applicant Requirements	Email resume and all NJ Certifications to hr@hopatcongschools.org
Closing Date	June 17, 2025

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).
Job Benefits	Pay: NJ Minimum Wage $15.49/hour. Benefits Eligibility: Substitute custodians are not eligible for benefits.
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	Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44. Optional 403(b) Paid leave: 10 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually. 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	Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44. Optional 403(b) Paid leave: 10 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually. 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	Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44. Optional 403(b) Paid leave: 10 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually. 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 5, 2025
Position	Substitute School Nurses
Available	Immediately - When Filled
Job Description	Pay: $210/day
Job Requirements	Valid New Jersey Registered Nursing License; Standard School Nurse Certificate or Substitute Nurse Certificate required
Job Benefits	Substitute nurses are not eligible for benefits unless they are a long term substitute placed on guide.
Closing Date	When Filled

Posted	January 1, 2025
Position	Substitute Teachers
Available	Immediately - When Filled
Job Description	Pay: $110/day
Job Requirements	To obtain a substitute certificate apply here: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/substitutes/index.shtml
Job Benefits	Substitute teachers are not eligible for benefits unless they are a long term substitute placed on guide.
Closing Date	When Filled

Posted	January 1, 2025
Position	Substitute Paraprofessionals
Available	Immediately - When Filled
Job Description	Pay: NJ Minimum Wage $15.49/hour.
Job Requirements	Substitute paraprofessionals are not eligible for benefits.
Applicant Requirements	For more information please contact Tammy Miller at tmiller@hopatcongschools.org
Closing Date	When Filled