2675-High School Special Education Science Teacher

First Children Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Children Services is seeking a dedicated High School Science Teacher to join our team in North Bergen, NJ. You will deliver modified science instruction to students with disabilities in grades 9-12, aligning lessons to IEP goals and collaborating with families and service providers.

This full-time, exempt role offers a stable school-day schedule with weekends off, and a supportive multidisciplinary team in an environment serving PreK-12 with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Special Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 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.

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.

Skills

IEP implementation

Experience with disabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or related field

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

Job description

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2675-High School Special Education Science Teacher

NHA Principal Full Time Professional North Bergen, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2675

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

Compensation Range: $61,000-$80,000 per year

North Hudson Academy is seeking a dedicated High School Science Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs 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.

Why Join Us?

• Small classroom environments
• Collaborative multidisciplinary support team
• Opportunity to teach science through hands‑on learning experiences
• Meaningful work supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Consistent school‑day schedule with evenings and weekends off

Position Summary:

The High School Science Teacher is responsible for delivering modified science instruction to students with disabilities in grades 9-12. This role develops and implements IEP‑aligned lessons, supports student behavioral and academic growth, and collaborates with related service providers and families to promote student succes

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:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Special Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 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.

Who we are:

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.

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail] your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.