Special Education Teachers
About The Position
This is a general posting for Special Education Teacher positions throughout Paterson Public Schools, the third largest school district in New Jersey. We are seeking highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic educators for the 2026-27 school year who are experts in their content area, committed to improving student achievement, and will bring enthusiasm to the classroom. Certified Special Education Positions include various grade levels and content areas, as well as different settings, such as Resource, LLD, SLD, Cog Mod, etc. Certification areas of need include Mathematics (Middle School or K-12), Science (High School), and Elementary (K-6 or P-3).
Requirements
- Must hold appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position and a Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
- Experience working with students with special needs
- Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
- Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
- Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
- Excellent classroom management
Responsibilities
- Modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals and objectives
- Motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations
- Work collaboratively with school leaders and school staff to collect, analyze, and use data to continuously modify the instructional program
- Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community
- Provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines and effective classroom management skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
