Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher

South Orange; South Orange (NJ); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 315; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and dental insurance

Participation in state pension system

Paid sick and personal days

Tuition reimbursement for continuing教育

Résumé du poste

South Orange Middle School seeks a Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher to support a middle school caseload. The candidate should have experience in special education classrooms and an ability to collaborate with general education teachers within a team.

Qualifications include NJ Certification or eligibility, knowledge of behavior modification, and experience with data collection. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $100,315 with comprehensive benefits; 10-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in a special education classroom or resource room setting.
• Strong behavior management knowledge at the secondary level.
• Ability to work cooperatively with academic teachers in a team.
• Clear understanding of data collection and progress reporting.

Responsabilités

• Implements instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and objectives.
• Uses appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Assesses student performance and provides progress reports.
• Identifies students needing additional support services.
• Communicates with colleagues, students and parents.
• Maintains high expectations for performance and behavior.
• Engages in professional development to improve practices.
• Participates in building and district meetings.
• Strives to maintain professional competence.
• Uses technology for communication purposes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Behavior modification

Interpersonal skills

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Technology in instruction

Formation

New Jersey Certification or eligibility

Outils

Online learning platforms

Description du poste

Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher JobID: 2778

Position Details

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/9/2026
• Location: South Orange Middle School
• Date Available: 08/31/2026

Availability

Available for the 26-27 school year.

The Position

The candidate should have experience working in a special education classroom or resource room setting, with behavior modification experience at the secondary level. The candidate should desire to work cooperatively with academic teachers within a team concept.

Qualifications

• Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
• Experience with executive functioning preferred. Familiarity with online learning platforms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities and modifications.
• Experience with thorough data collection and behavioral management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and medical screening.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.
• New Jersey Instructional Certificate or eligibility.
• Teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in subject area.
• Familiarity with use of technology as instructional tool.

Salary

Starting Salary Range: Bachelor’s Degree: $70,000 - $100,315

Key Highlights

• Clear progression based on experience and educational attainment.
• Substantial salary increases for advanced degrees.
• Top-tier salaries reaching six figures for experienced educators.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Participation in the NJ state pension system.
• Paid sick and personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Life insurance.

Job Description

Reports to: Principal

Job Goal(s): To provide instructional leadership in the classroom in accordance with the course of study approved by the Board of Education approved curriculum.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Implements instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
4. Employs instructional methods and available materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
5. Assesses the performance of students on a continuing basis and provides progress reports as required.
6. Identifies students who require additional support services.
7. Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.
8. Maintains high expectations for student performance and behavior.
9. Engages in professional development activities, which enhances instructional practices.
10. Participates in appropriate building and district meetings.
11. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
12. Uses technology for communication purposes.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Relationships

To maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, parents, administrators and appropriate community groups.

Terms of Employment

10 Months; Salary as per SOMEA Agreement.