2659-Special Education Teacher

First Children Services•Plainfield, NJ

26d•Onsite

About The Position

First Children School is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to work with students with special needs, ages 3–21. The New Jersey Department of Education–approved private school serves 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 support students in developing essential work skills and transitioning toward independent living, while engaging with local organizations and resources to support vocational goals and community integration.

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 third-grade certification preferred.
Kindergarten through sixth-grade certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans that reflect each student’s individual needs, goals, and IEP 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 students’ IEPs.
Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal and in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
Support students ages 3–21 in developing work skills and transitioning toward independent living.
Engage with local organizations and resources to support students’ vocational goals and successful community integration.
Perform other related duties as assigned.