Joseph Pedulla, 57, of Monroe, appeared in court for the first time Friday.
According to authorities, Pedulla began directing "inappropriate communications" towards the female student, including sexual "overtures." The girl reported the alleged conduct to Millburn police, the prosecutor's office said.
Pedulla earned more than $101,000 as a teacher in the Millburn district in 2017, records show.
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