Leave Replacement Student with Disabilities Teacher (Non-Tenurable)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a Teacher of Students with Disabilities as a leave replacement at Hackensack Middle School. The role focuses on delivering IEP-based instruction to grades 5–8 and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Certification in NJ Special Education and Elementary K-6 endorsement are required. The position runs from 9/1/2026 through 11/30/26, with pay per HEA/HBOE Agreement, and involves implementing NJSLS-aligned instruction in core subjects while leveraging

Qualifications

• NJ Special Education certification is required.
• Endorsement for Elementary K-6 is required.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and differentiated instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities in grades 5-8.
• Develop and implement IEPs; deliver standards-based instruction.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families to support student outcomes in the least restrictive environment.

Skills

Instructional technology

Differentiated instruction

Written and verbal communication

Education

NJ Special Education Teacher Certification

Elementary K-6 Endorsement

Job description

Position Type: 2026 - 2027 Anticipated Opening/Certified Staff

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

Location: Hackensack Middle School

Date Available: 09/01/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Position: Teacher of Students with Disabilities - Leave Replacement

Location: Hackensack Middle School

Terms of Employment: 9/1/2026 through 11/30/26

Salary: Per the HEA/HBOE Agreement

Nature & Scope of Job

Provides specialized instruction and support to students with learning and/or language disabilities in grades 5-8. Should be able to develop and implement individualized educational programs (IEPs) , deliver standards-based instruction in core academic subjects, foster student independence, and collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families to ensure student success in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• Appropriate State of NJ Special Education Teacher Certification and Elementary K-6 Endorsement
• Familiarity with the use of instructional technology as well as differentiated instruction
• Knowledge of effective/creative instructional strategies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and ability to collaborate with colleagues

Description

Responsible for implementing instructional strategies and best practices to address various learning levels
Foster a nurturing and trusting academic environment
Implement the NJSLS in the delivery of daily academic instruction
A strong commitment to a high level of student learning
Develop learning activities and use differentiated instruction to address the various types of learning
Exhibit structured classroom management
Use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources
Use varied assessments to drive instruction
Collaborate with colleagues in Professional Learning Communities
Document and track student performance using various assessments
Utilize technology effectively in daily lessons, including gathering and managing student data as required by the district and school administrator