Kindergarten Special Education Teacher

Long Branch Public Schools; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher to join their team. This role involves providing specialized instruction to classified students, developing individualized education programs, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and a strong understanding of early childhood teaching methods. This position offers a ten-month employment term, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with a supportive team of educators. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate required.
• Knowledge of effective teaching methods essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to classified students as per individualized education programs.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to student needs.

Skills

Effective early childhood teaching methods

Positive learning environment maintenance

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
  
  
• Date Posted:
  5/6/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Elementary - To Be Determined
  
  
• Closing Date:
  09/30/2025
  
  

LBSEA 2023- 2026 Contract - Salary Guide pg. 72

TEACHER: 2025-2026

STEP BA BA+30 MA MA+30

1 $60,111 $63,111 $64,111 $65,611

2 $60,611 $63,611 $64,611 $66,111

3 $61,311 $64,311 $65,311 $66,811

4 $62,061 $65,061 $66,061 $67,561

5 $63,061 $66,061 $67,061 $68,561

6 $64,061 $67,061 $68,061 $69,561

7 $65,161 $68,161 $69,161 $70,661

8 $66,461 $69,461 $70,461 $71,961

9 $68,161 $71,161 $72,161 $73,661

10-11 $70,161 $73,161 $74,161 $75,661

11A $72,161 $75,161 $76,161 $77,661

12 $74,361 $77,361 $78,361 $79,861

12A $77,061 $80,061 $81,061 $82,561

13 $79,861 $82,861 $83,861 $85,361

14 $84,261 $87,261 $88,261 $89,761

15 $89,061 $92,061 $93,061 $94,561

16 $93,861 $96,861 $97,861 $99,361

LBSEA 2023- 2026 Contract - Salary Guide pg. 72

TEACHER: 2025-2026

STEP BA BA+30 MA MA+30 1 $60,111 $63,111 $64,111 $65,611 2 $60,611 $63,611 $64,611 $66,111 3 $61,311 $64,311 $65,311 $66,811 4 $62,061 $65,061 $66,061 $67,561 5 $63,061 $66,061 $67,061 $68,561 6 $64,061 $67,061 $68,061 $69,561 7 $65,161 $68,161 $69,161 $70,661 8 $66,461 $69,461 $70,461 $71,961 9 $68,161 $71,161 $72,161 $73,661 10-11 $70,161 $73,161 $74,161 $75,661 11A $72,161 $75,161 $76,161 $77,661 12 $74,361 $77,361 $78,361 $79,861 12A $77,061 $80,061 $81,061 $82,561 13 $79,861 $82,861 $83,861 $85,361 14 $84,261 $87,261 $88,261 $89,761 15 $89,061 $92,061 $93,061 $94,561 16 $93,861 $96,861 $97,861 $99,361


QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 Endorsement or Eligibility

Teacher of Students with DisabilitiesCertification

Demonstrated knowledge of effective early childhood teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Such other qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:
Director and Special Education Supervisor, Academy Administrator/ Elementary School Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
To provide an approved special education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth, to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education, and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members. The teacher must be able to move about the building, go up and down stairs, and move within classrooms to assist students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month position

EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated annually by the Special Education Supervisor and/or Academy Administrator/Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides instruction to classified students in accordance with each student’s individualized education program whether self-contained, in a resource setting; during in-class resource or co-teaching scenarios.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides whole class, individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student while following but practicing in an inclusive model.

Sets specific objectives in lesson preparation and daily lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.

Collaborates with general education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and/or monitor the progress of each student in the regular classroom or resource center as assigned.

Maintains records of student’s educational progress in class record books and/or Board approved forms for reporting purposes.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.

Consults with members of the Child Study Team and other professional staff regarding each student’s educational program, academic program and personal growth. Meets at least once annually with the case manager, parents and other professional staff to review and revise the individualized education program and placement of each assigned student.

Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.

Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

Participates in school level planning, faculty meetings, committees and other school system groups.

Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Postings current as of 5/10/2025 1:30:34 PM CST.

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