Impactful Special Education Teacher (Ages 3–21)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Vacation/sick pay

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

EAP and discount plans

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonus plan

Job summary

First Children Services is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our full-time instructional team in Plainfield, NJ. The role serves students aged 3–21 with various disabilities, under NJ ED-approved private school guidelines.

You will develop IEP-based lesson plans, collaborate with the principal, and support transitions to independent living through community engagement. The position requires a BA in Special Education or ECE and NJ teaching certification, with at least two

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.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience with children.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction.
• Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.
• Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP.
• Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Help students aged 3-21 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living, engaging with local organizations to support vocational goals.

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

Job description

First Children Services is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our full-time instructional team in Plainfield, NJ. The role serves students aged 3–21 with various disabilities, under NJ ED-approved private school guidelines.

You will develop IEP-based lesson plans, collaborate with the principal, and support transitions to independent living through community engagement. The position requires a BA in Special Education or ECE and NJ teaching certification, with at least two