Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Special Education Teachers

We are seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers for multiple full-time openings for the 2026–2027 school year. Opportunities are available across a variety of self-contained classroom settings serving students with diverse learning, behavioral, and support needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a district that has recently implemented significant program enhancements, including expanded behavioral support, reduced classroom sizes, and increased staffing resources.

Available Program OpeningsCognitive Impairments (CI)

Students with cognitive impairments

• 7th Grade
• 8th Grade

Emotional Regulation Impairment (ERI)

Students requiring behavioral and emotional support

• Grades 3–5
• Grades 9–10

Learning Disabilities (Cross-Categorical)

Students with learning disabilities in a self-contained setting

• 7th Grade
• 8th Grade (Multiple Openings)

Moderately Cognitively Impaired (MCI)

Students with moderate cognitive impairments

• Grades 9–10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1

Students functioning on grade level with minimal support needs

• Grades 3–5
• Grades 9–12

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 2

Students requiring a moderate level of support

• Grades 1–2
• Grades 7–8

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 3

Students requiring intensive behavioral and educational support

• Grades K–2
• Grades 3–5
• Grades 6–8

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals
• Manage and support self-contained special education classrooms
• Collaborate with related service providers and support staff
• Participate in IEP meetings and progress monitoring
• Maintain compliance with state and district requirements
• Foster academic, behavioral, social, and functional growth

Support & Resources

• Special Education case management support
• Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultants (LDTCs) available
• Newly expanded behavioral support team
• Lower student-to-teacher ratios in many specialized programs
• District-developed curriculum and instructional resources

Qualifications

must hold:

• New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement or
• New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) endorsement

AND

A valid New Jersey primary teaching certification aligned with the grade level and/or subject area being taught.

Interview Process

• Virtual interviews
• Approximately 20-minute Zoom interview
• Streamlined hiring process
• Qualified candidates may receive same-day decisions

Why Apply?

• 20+ openings available
• Full school-year assignment
• Lower classroom sizes in specialized programs
• Strong behavioral and special education support
• Newly enhanced district leadership and resources
• Opportunities across multiple grade levels and program types

Compensation for this position ranges from $35.00 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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