2659-Special Education Teacher

First Children Services • Plainfield, NJ

27d • $61,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

First Children School is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to work with children with special needs, ages 3–21. The school is a New Jersey Department of Education–approved private special education school serving students from PreK through high school with multiple disabilities, including medical fragility and developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, as well as students who are deaf or hard of hearing or visually impaired.

The teacher will develop instruction based on each student’s IEP, foster a learning-conducive classroom, train classroom assistants to provide one-to-one instruction, and use appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques. The role also supports students in developing work skills and transitioning toward independent living, including engaging local organizations and resources to help students meet vocational goals and participate in the community. The position is full-time, exempt, located at First Children School in Plainfield, New Jersey, and reports to the School Principal. Compensation is $61,000–$80,000 annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education.
• New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped Certification or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification.
• At least two years of teaching experience with children.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Preschool through 3rd grade certification.
• K through 6th grade certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans that reflect students’ individual IEP needs, goals, and objectives.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Train classroom assistants to provide one-to-one instruction.
• Use appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.
• Attend annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to IEPs.
• Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal and in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Help students aged 3–21 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living.
• Engage with local organizations and resources to support students’ vocational goals and successful community integration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation and sick pay.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discount plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee referral bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time