(2) Preschool Teachers of Students with Disabilities

Hackensack Public Schools; Hackensack (NJ); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension & Health Benefits

Sick, Personal & Vacation Time

Descripción de la vacante

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a 2026-2027 Preschool Teacher of Students with Disabilities at Jackson Avenue School. This tenure-track, 10-month position requires specialized certification and experience with preschoolers with disabilities.

The teacher will implement differentiated instruction, monitor progress, and collaborate with CST staff, parents, and administrators. Salary follows HEA/HBOE; benefits include health, pension, and paid time off. Open until filled.

Formación

• Must hold NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities and NJ Preschool-3 certification
• Experience teaching and working with children
• Demonstrate integrity, initiative, and good character
• Strong knowledge of child development, instruction, assessment, and IEP goals
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, orally and in writing
• Ability to use technology for instruction and data recording

Responsabilidades

• Foster a nurturing and trusting academic environment in the classroom
• Implement lesson plans aligned with NJPTLS and Creative Curriculum
• Develop differentiated instruction to meet IEP goals
• Document and analyze student performance data for progress monitoring
• Apply the district’s mission and vision
• Utilize technology in daily lessons
• Assist students with toileting and hygiene
• Collaborate with CST, service providers, and staff to support learning

Conocimientos

English communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

IEP knowledge

Educación

NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities

NJ Preschool through Grade 3 certification

Herramientas

Word processing

Data management

Presentations (visual/audio)

Educational technology

Descripción del empleo

Position Type

2026 - 2027 Anticipated Opening/Certified Staff

Date Posted

9/17/2026

Location

Jackson Ave. School

Date Available

09/24/2026

Closing Date

until filled

POSTING NOTICE

Position

2026-2027 Preschool Teachers of Students with Disabilities (2) - Tenure Track

Location

Jackson Avenue School (2)

Terms of Employment/Fringe Benefits

10-Month, Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Sick, Personal & Vacation Time

Pension & Health Benefits

Salary: Per the HEA/HBOE Agreement

Nature & Scope of Job

Self-Contained Preschool Disabilities Classroom

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities as well as valid NJ Preschool through Grade 3 certification
• Have experience in teaching and working with children.
• Have integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the content field when holding a content specific teaching responsibility on the elementary level.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status and required criminal background check.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.

Description

• Foster a nurturing and trusting academic environment in the classroom
• Implement lesson plans that align with NJPTLS and Creative Curriculum in the delivery of daily academic instruction
• Develop, implement differentiated instruction that correspond to IEP goals and objectives
• Document and analyze student performance data for progress monitoring purposes
• Experience with implementing behavior modifications for both the whole class and individualized plans
• Apply the district and schools' mission and vision
• Utilize technology effectively in daily lessons
• Assist students with toileting and hygiene practices
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, CST members, related service providers, and other support staff to provide optimal student learning opportunities

Application Deadline

Open until filled.