Special Education Teacher/ERI

South Orange • South Orange, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled Special Education Teacher to work with middle school students with Emotional Regulation Impairment. The ideal candidate will provide specialized, data-driven instruction to students with significant emotional regulation and behavioral needs, helping them access the general education curriculum in a supportive environment.

Requirements

• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate and middle school certification.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based instructional strategies for students with emotional regulation impairments.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.
• New Jersey Instructional Certificate or eligibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge in subject area.
• Familiarity with use of technology as instructional tool.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience with special needs students preferred.
• Proven experience working with children with behavioral and emotional needs (preferred).
• Teaching experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implements instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
• Employs instructional methods and available materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the performance of students on a continuing basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Identifies students who require additional support services.
• Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Maintains high expectations for student performance and behavior.
• Engages in professional development activities, which enhances instructional practices.
• Participates in appropriate building and district meetings.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Uses technology for communication purposes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, and dental insurance
• Participation in the NJ state pension system
• Paid sick and personal days
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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