High School SPED Teacher: Inclusive, Impactful Learning

Uncommon Schools; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Training & development

Health, dental, and vision

Pre-tax FSAs/DCFSA/HSA

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Mental health support

SY 26-27 benefits link

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher in New Jersey to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. You will advocate for students and collaborate with families to align with 504 plans and IEPs, maintaining high expectations.

The role emphasizes inclusive instruction, data-driven goals, and partnership with general education teams. A bachelor’s degree and NJ certification eligibility are required; full-time teaching with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study.
• Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Youll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• Youll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Youll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.
• You will collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans.
• You will gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• You will teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
• Youll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Youll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• Youll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Youll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Youll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Skills

Social emotional development

Collaboration

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

NJ certification eligibility requirements

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher in New Jersey to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. You will advocate for students and collaborate with families to align with 504 plans and IEPs, maintaining high expectations.

The role emphasizes inclusive instruction, data-driven goals, and partnership with general education teams. A bachelor’s degree and NJ certification eligibility are required; full-time teaching with comprehensive benefits is offered.