Special Education Teacher- Middle School

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County; Middle School; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the middle school level. The position requires a valid New Jersey instructional certificate and credentials for serving students with disabilities in a middle school setting.

The role includes teaching specialized math or related services as outlined in the NJ requirements, with compensation aligned to district guidelines.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate.
• NJ TOH or TOSD or Math 5-8 with SD; or Elementary K-6 with SD; or Elementary K-8 with SD.

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Job description

Special Education Teacher- Middle School JobID: 3500

• Position Type:
  SPECIAL EDUCATION/ Secondary Teacher


• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026


• Location:
  Middle School


• Closing Date:
  11/30/2026

Requirements:

New JerseyInstructional Certificate

• New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) or


• New Jersey Teacher of Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD) or


• Teacher of Middle School Math 5-8 Subject Matter Specialization - Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD) also requires Teacher of Elementary K-6; or


• Elementary Teacher K-8 plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Effective: 2026- 2027School Year

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:
including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO
*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 ( http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM ),
school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers (\"employers\") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.
*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)