2494-Special Education Teacher

First Children Services • North Bergen, NJ

1d • $61,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

Requirements

• BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification. Teacher of Science. Teacher of Mathematics
• Experience with children with disabilities
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students
• Planning and managing the school’s therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline
• Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff.
• Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials.
• Keep records as required.
• Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for individual students as required.
• Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities

Benefits

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees