Open Positions for Metuchen School District

Openings as of 12/16/2025

Home Instruction Teachers for 25-26 school year

JobID: 569

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching


Date Posted:
  9/19/2025


Location:
  All schools, all grade levels as needed


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Description:
  Home Instruction Teachers wanted for 25-26 school year.  Availability during the school day preferred, but after school ok.  Teaching certification required.  2-10 hours per week.  $62/hour.  Hours will vary based on student need.




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Substitute Custodians

JobID: 173

Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian


Date Posted:
  5/8/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


Date Available:
  ASAP


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Substitute Custodians needed to fill in at all schools on an as-needed basis - $16/hour.  Must pass Criminal History Clearance.  

Benefits not included with this position

AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.





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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Reading Specialist Leave Replacement (Middle School/High School)

JobID: 654

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Reading


Date Posted:
  11/24/2025


Location:
  Edgar Middle School & Metuchen H.S.


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Reading Specialist Leave Replacement wanted for Edgar Middle School and Metuchen High School.  Approx dates March 16, 2026 thru June 30, 2026.  Appropriate NJ certification required. 

Salary: $329.73/day, for 25-26 school year.  Includes accumulated paid sick days.  The District covers mentor fees for teachers with provisional certifications.

AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

 




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Substitute Secretaries

JobID: 298

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary


Date Posted:
  10/22/2020


Location:
  Districtwide


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Immediate need for Substitute Secretaries on an as needed basis to work in Metuchen School District School Offices..  Criminal history background check required.  

$16/hour.  Benefits not included with this position




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Anticipated Middle School Special Education Teacher

JobID: 655

Position Type:
  Special Education


Date Posted:
  11/24/2025


Location:
  Edgar Middle School


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Anticipated Edgar Middle School Special Education Teacher, starting as early as Jan 2, 2026. Tenure track, 10-month position.  TOSD required; math certification preferred.

Our salary guide starts at Step 1A (for a Bachelor’s Degree) at $61,000/year, 10-month position, for the 25-26 school year.
We offer generous health benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development, possible stipends, as well as paid sick, family illness, emergency and personal days.  The District covers mentor fees for teachers with provisional certifications.

AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
 




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Paraprofessionals

JobID: 460

Position Type:
  Student Support Services


Date Posted:
  11/29/2022


Location:
  To Be Determined


Date Available:
  11/29/2022


  Description:
  Paraprofessionals needed to work with Students with Disabilities at all schools, all levels




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Registered Nurse (RN) needed per diem

JobID: 505

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/School Nurse


Date Posted:
  7/14/2022


Location:
  Metuchen High School


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Registered Nurse (RN) needed
$280 per day
1:1 with a medically fragile student in school setting
Per diem work as needed
Metuchen High School
Candidates with intermittent availability should apply
 




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Substitute School Nurse

JobID: 420

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/School Nurse


Date Posted:
  7/14/2022


Location:
  All schools, all grade levels as needed


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Substitute School Nurses needed.  $200/daily pay.  If you are a R.N. you can apply for a Substitute School Nurse Certificate.  Appy online:  www.metuchenschools.org
Select "Quicklinks" and then "Employment Opportunities".  Please include your resume and a copy of your R.N. License and your Substitute School Nurse certificate if you are already certified.  AA/EOE




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Substitute Per Diem School Nurses

JobID: 590

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/School Nurse


Date Posted:
  12/11/2023


Location:
  Districtwide


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Substitute School Nurses needed.  $200/daily pay. Per diem work as needed.  Candidates with intermittent availability should apply.
 
If you are a R.N. you can apply for a Substitute School Nurse Certificate. Please include your resume and a copy of your R.N. License and your Substitute School Nurse certificate if you are already certified.
 
AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. 





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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Substitute Paraprofessionals

JobID: 272

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Paraprofessional


Date Posted:
  10/26/2020


Location:
  Grade Levels to be determined


Date Available:
  ASAP


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Immediate need for Substitute Paraprofessionals at all grade levels and schools for the Metuchen Public School District to work in the classroom with students with disabilities.  Criminal History Background Clearance will be required.  

Sub para rates: $105/day for the 25-26 school year.  Benefits not included with this position 




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Substitute Teacher

JobID: 457

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  10/15/2025


Location:
  All schools, all grade levels as needed


Date Available:
  10/15/2025


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Daily substitute teachers needed! Please include Cover Letter with your application - just let us know what you are currently doing and why you want to sub, thanks!
           
25-26 School Year Pay Rates $115/day - Substitute with 30+ college credits

$120/day - Substitute with bachelor's degree (no teacher cert)

$125/day - NJ Teacher Certification

$105/day - Paraprofessional Substitute

$16/hour - Secretary Substitute $16/hour – Custodian Substitute

$210/day - Nurse Substitute

$280/day - 1:1 Nurse Substitute
 
Benefits not included with this position

Upon submission of your application, please email Carolyn Taylor, Personnel Coordinator, at ctaylor@metboe.k12.nj.us to alert her of a new candidate thank you! 




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Lunch Aide

JobID: 423

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Lunch/Playground Aide


Date Posted:
  7/29/2020


Location:
  All schools, all grade levels as needed


Date Available:
  09/09/2021


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Lunch Aides needed for Campbell Elementary School and Edgar Middle School in the Metuchen School District.  Part time - two hours per day at Campbell; 3 1/2 hours at Edgar.  Criminal History background check will be required.  

Salary: $16/hour.  Work when school is in session (10-month position). Includes paid sick days.

AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
 




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

Paraprofessional

JobID: 355

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Special Education Assistant


Date Posted:
  1/31/2022


Location:
  Grade Levels to be determined


Date Available:
  ASAP


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Paraprofessional to work with special needs children in the Metuchen School District.

Starting paraprofessionals will be paid $21.32/hour, 10-month position, for the 25-26 school year.

Paraprofessionals will be offered health insurance under the following terms: 
1-Employees in their first 6 months shall have the option to purchase single, parent/child, member/spouse or family medical and prescription coverage and dental. The employee shall pay 100% of such coverage.
2-Employees after completing 6 months of service in the district shall have the option to select single, parent/child, member/spouse, or family medical and prescription coverage, as well as dental coverage. The employee shall pay 50% of the cost for single coverage and 100% of the cost for parent/child, member/spouse, or family coverage. The Board shall pay the remaining 50% for single coverage.
3-Employees in their third year of service or above in the district shall have the option to select single, parent/child, member/spouse, or family medical, dental and prescription coverage. The employee shall pay the year 4 c.78 contribution towards the cost for single coverage and 100% of the cost for dependent coverage. The Board shall pay the remaining cost for single coverage.
The para position also includes tuition reimbursement, paid sick, family illness, emergency and personal days.

AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.


 




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Openings as of 12/16/2025

BUS AIDE (not bus driver)

JobID: 619

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  10/16/2024


Location:
  Districtwide


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Bus Aide info
- $16 per hour / guaranteed 4 hours a day
- Approximate hours 7:15-9:15am & 1:45-3:45pm (hours are subject to change)
- Support the bus driver and ensure the safe transportation of all students / assist students as needed with making sure seatbelts are secure before leaving bus stop and school / be ready to assist students getting on and off the bus / be prepared in case of emergency to assist the driver and students /
- Attend trainings and meetings
- Criminal History background check required

Benefits not included with this position.  Includes paid sick days.

AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

 




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