Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Reports to the Assistant Director. Coordinates educational and behavioral programming for students with developmental disabilities, specifically autism, enrolled at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. Trains and supervises university undergraduate practicum students. Works with families of the students who attend the DDDC. Coordinates inter-department activities as related to educational and behavioral assessment, intervention, and transition for a particular group. Oversees classroom assistants & lead instructors.

FLSA - Exempt

Grade - 05

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 71447.000

Mid Range Salary - 90435.000

Maximum Salary - 109422.000

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Full Time

Standard Hours - 37.50

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree with NJ Teacher K-6 certification (including CE/CEAS). At least 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with autism, behavioral technology, data management, goal assessment and planning, family programming, and paraprofessional supervision.

Certifications/Licenses - Teacher of Kindergarten through Grade 6 with students with disabilities endorsement or CE/CEAS. Must obtain standard teaching credential within 2 years of hire date.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Effective communication skills and computer literacy. Teachers who do not meet DOE requirements, but who are eligible under IDEA flexibility rules, will have a maximum of 2 years to complete requirements as outlined by the NJDOE. Effective, proficient oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Advanced Behavioral Technology. Knowledge of and experience with computers and computer software, research experience.

Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of Advanced Behavioral Technology, research, and an understanding of DDDC's research and mentoring models. Master's degree.

Equipment Utilized - Computers: Word Processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphing software, commercially made educational materials (e.g., Handwriting Without Tears, Edmark Reading, Reading Mastery, etc).

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day. Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals with autism (ages 3 1/2 – 21 years or adults), driving vans or other vehicles. Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior. Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, adults, and staff moving about.

Special Conditions - Multiple vacancies. Selected candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check. In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo, and authorize the university to conduct fingerprint, criminal history, and/or child abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division, and/or the New Jersey Division of State Police Bureau of Identification. Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the university associated with the background investigations, whether required by statute or not. In accordance with state-mandated requirements, a Mantoux test if required, will be administered to successful applicants to verify the absence of tuberculosis. In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the university, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B, unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST1745

Posting Open Date - 09/09/2026