Special Education Teacher

Position Details Position Type: High School Teaching/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 6/10/2026 Location: Coles Alternative High School Program Date Available: 08/31/2026 Closing Date: 06/24/2026 Qualifications The Coles Program seeks a highly qualified Special Education Teacher to provide instruction in one or more secondary content areas (including Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies) to students with disabilities. NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification preferred OR NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification with appropriate content-area certification. Specific Skills Required Valid New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification New Jersey instructional certification in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or another secondary content area Ability to provide instruction in the assigned content area while supporting students with diverse learning, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, accommodations, modifications, and progress monitoring Ability to differentiate instruction and utilize evidence‑based instructional practices Strong classroom management and relationship‑building skills Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, counselors, case managers, child study team members, and families Experience utilizing student data to inform instructional decisions Specific Skills Preferred Teacher of the Handicapped certification preferred Experience teaching students in alternative education, therapeutic, or special education settings Experience teaching Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies at the secondary level Knowledge of restorative practices, trauma‑informed instruction, and social‑emotional learning Experience working with students requiring behavioral, emotional, and academic interventions Familiarity with transition planning, career readiness, and post‑secondary planning Additional Responsibilities Participate in IEP meetings, annual reviews, and manifestation determination meetings Collaborate with staff to support student academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional growth Assist with school‑wide initiatives, student supervision, and program activities Participate in professional development, department meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings Support the implementation of individualized student interventions and transition planning Extra duties as assigned by the building Principal Salary: $60,653 - $115,891 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Full‑time staff are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental benefits. Sick, personal, and bereavement days are included. All alternate route candidates must show completion of 50 hours of pre‑service training through a DOE‑approved CE educator program prior to being interviewed for a position. The certificate of completion must be uploaded into the AppliTrack portal in order for alternate route candidates to be considered. Further information about the alternate route program can be obtained at In accordance with S-414/A-3188 ( school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ('employers') are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anova Education