Elementary Special Education Teacher (2026-27)

Oaks Legacy Charter School • Newark, NJ

16h • $58,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned educator to join our team as an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the (2026-27) academic year. Our Elementary Special Education Teachers are an integral part of our school-based instructional team and report to the School Director(s), with regular coaching and support from our instructional coaches and DCIs. Teachers at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School are responsible for preparing each of our students for college success through rigorous instruction and maintaining consistently high expectations. Teachers are models of the hard work, desire for learning, and character that we expect of our students.

Requirements

• Relentless work ethic.
• Belief that all students have what it takes to be successful.
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university.
• GPA must meet minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification.
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth.
• Extremely strong classroom management abilities.
• Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out of state certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in an urban No Excuses school setting strongly preferred.
• Experience developing curriculum or potential to lead curricular development is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating solid knowledge and understanding of the content matter.
• Establishing, communicating, and demanding high expectations for student learning, and quality of work.
• Using a multitude of instructional strategies and activities that are academically rigorous and highly engaging.
• Executing detailed lesson plans mapped to a year-long academic plan to address learning needs.
• Constantly working to respond to the students’ learning needs.
• Consistently sending the message that this work is important, that the student can do it, and that you will not give up on a student.
• Track and analyze student data to identify student learning needs and set ambitious, attainable goals for student progress.
• Planning and implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with the School Director and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data.
• Building relationships with students that demonstrate an open concern and a sense of responsibility for students’ academic and personal growth.
• Maintaining an efficient, respectful and positive tone in your classroom.
• Utilizing time to maximize student learning and communicating a constant, tangible sense of urgency.
• Ensuring that all students are on task at all times during a lesson.
• Clearly enforcing and emphasizing school rules, values and expectations.
• Supervising students during lunch and transition periods.
• Utilizing your skills, talents, and effort to contribute to student and school success.
• Independently assuming additional responsibilities when necessary and demonstrating leadership.
• Making frequent phone calls, keeping parents informed of successes and struggles.
• Maintaining an orderly school culture.
• Attending professional development sessions.
• Other duties that may be necessary to fulfill the mission of the school.

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.
• Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.
• Online counseling services - for staff and their dependents - via top-rated therapy app.
• Pre-tax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.
• Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.
• Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via VitalCheck Wellness platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level