Special Education Teacher

First Children Services•Plainfield, NJ

2d•$61,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3-21). First Children School in Plainfield, NJ is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students in grades PreK through high school. We specialize in educating students with multiple disabilities including those who are medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled, deaf or hard of hearing, and/or visually impaired. In this role, you will help students aged 3-21 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living. As part of our commitment to community outreach, you will engage with local organizations and resources to support our students in achieving their vocational goals and integrating successfully into the community.

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
Minimum of two years teaching experience with children
Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Nice To Haves

PreK through 3rd grade certification preferred
Experience working with students with disabilities in Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third grade.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP.
Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction.
Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.
Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP.
Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.