Anticipated Special Education Teacher

Deptford Township Public Schools; New Jersey; On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Deptford Township Public Schools in Deptford, NJ, seeks an Anticipated Special Education Teacher for a high school to deliver instructional programs and support students with disabilities. The position emphasizes planning and assessment aligned with district standards.

Teachers must hold or be eligible for a New Jersey instructional certificate, and the role requires ongoing collaboration with staff, parents, and administrators.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional certificate in specific areas or grades to be taught.
• Highly Qualified in specific areas as required by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Plans lessons that meet individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Guides the learning program toward district and school goals and objectives.
• Employs instructional methods and assessment aligned with proficiency standards.
• Promotes student learning and achievement per established standards of proficiency.
• Assesses student progress, keeps records, and provides progress reports as required.
• Confers with parents/guardians as necessary and desirable.
• Identifies student learning needs and seeks district specialist assistance when appropriate.
• Assists in curriculum development and selection of instructional materials; maintains records.
• Attends staff meetings and may serve on staff committees.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, regulations, and board policy.
• Maintains professional development and ethical behavior with students, staff, and agencies.

Skills

Special Education

Education

New Jersey Instructional certificate

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Deptford High School
• Date Available: 01/01/2027

TITLE: Anticipated Special Education Teacher - High School

Starting Salary Range: $68,570 - $73,570 (based off degree level in our current CBA)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional certificate in specific areas or grades to be taught.
• Highly Qualified in specific areas as required by the New Jersey Department of Education.

REPORT TO: School Principal

JOB GOALS:

• To effect desired student learning as prescribed by the mission and vision of school district.
• To provide the approved educational program and perform such duties as may be required to maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the school district operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans lessons that strive to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning program toward the achievement of district and school goals and objectives.
• Employs instructional methods and achievement in accordance with established standards of proficiency.
• Promotes student learning and achievement in accordance with established standards of proficiency.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, keep appropriate records, and provides progress reports, as required.
• Confere, as necessary and desirable, with parents/guardians.
• Identifies the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of district specialists, when appropriate.
• Assists in curriculum development, in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials, and maintains required records.
• Attends staff meetings and serves, as appropriate, on staff committees.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
• Maintains professional development and growth.
• Maintains ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and other agencies.
• Performs duties which are within the scope of his/her employment and certification as assigned by his/her supervisor in accordance with N.J. State Law, State Board of Education Rules and Regulations, Deptford Township Board of education policies, and contractual obligations.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
References: N.J.S.A. 18A: 27-3.1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8.6, 6A: 32-4.4, 6A: 32-4.5