2663-High School Science Teacher

First Children Services; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Vacation/sick pay

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

EAP access

401(k)

Referral bonus

Job summary

First Children Services seeks a dedicated High School Science Teacher to join North Hudson Academy in North Bergen, NJ. This full-time role serves students with special needs (ages 3–21) in a private special education setting, focusing on high school science within a comprehensive IEP framework.

The teacher will plan and implement individualized instructional programs, collaborate with therapists and staff, manage records, and communicate with parents to support student progress throughout the

Qualifications

• BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education required.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.
• NJ certification requirements include Handicapped/SD and Teacher of Science.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out the IEP and instructional program for individual students.
• Plan and manage the school’s therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline.
• Coordinate and schedule activities with other staff.
• Maintain and inventory classroom supplies and instructional materials.
• Keep records as required.
• Write reports, meet with parents and professionals, and share professional information for individual students as required.
• Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities

Skills

Reading & Writing in English

Experience with disabilities

Education

BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification AND Teacher of Science

Job description

2663-High School Science Teacher

Full Time Professional North Bergen, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2663

Salary Range: $61,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Special Education Teacher – High School Science
Full-Time | Exempt, (M-F, 7:15-2:15pm/Fall 2026)

Compensation Range: $61,000-$80,000/annually

Do you have a passion for working with children and helping them succeed?

North Hudson Academy is seeking a dedicated High School Science Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

No two days are the same, and every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a student’s life!

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students
• Planning and managing the school’s therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline
• Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff.
• Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials.
• Keep records as required.
• Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for individual students as required.
• Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities

Team:

This role will be part of the Instructional team, reporting to the school principal.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification AND Teacher of Science
• Experience with children with disabilities
• Must be able to read, write and understand English

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.
EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.