Middle School Special Education Teacher

Y.A.L.E School Inc; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance (Vision & Rx)

Dental option

HSA

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Counseling and Advancement

Staff Recognition and Prizes

Job summary

Y.A.L.E. School Inc. seeks a dedicated Middle School Special Education teacher to provide instruction and supervision for students with disabilities within a caring, team-oriented environment.

The role requires NJ instructional certification (Standard/CE/CEAS) with TOSD intent, or comparable certifications, plus a strong knowledge of secondary math curriculum and instructional strategies. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• NJ Instructional Certificate (Standard, CE or CEAS) required with Highly Qualified in Secondary Math/English/Social Studies/Science with intent to become certified in NJ Special Education (TOSD).
• Teacher of Handicapped certification is acceptable.
• K-8 Teacher Certification acceptable.
• 5-8 Certification in English, Math, Science or Social Studies acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive classroom climate.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to meet student needs and standards.
• Prepare and deliver lessons aligned to New Jersey State Learning Standards and approved curricula.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners and use data to drive instruction.
• Demonstrate leadership, organization, and effective communication in the school community.

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate (Standard, CE or CEAS)

Teacher of Handicapped

K-8 Teacher Certification

5-8 Certification (English, Math, Science or Social Studies)

Job description

Position Type: TEACHER/Middle School Special Ed Teacher

Date Posted: 9/30/2026

Location: Y.A.L.E. School Inc. At Y.A.L.E. School, you can make a real difference in the life of a child with disabilities! Our educators and staff inspire students with disabilities to become the best version of themselves. We seek dedicated educators who thrive in a caring, compassionate, and team-oriented environment. Benefits include: Competitive Pay; Low-cost Medical Insurance including Vision and Prescription, option for Dental, HSA; Paid Time Off; Employee Referral Bonuses; 401K Retirement Plan; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Counseling and Advancement; Staff Recognition and Prizes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (Standard, CE or CEAS Certification) with documentation of being Highly Qualified in Secondary Math, English, Social Studies or Sceince with intention of becoming certified in NJ Special Education (TOSD)
2. OR hold a Teacher of Handicapped
3. OR hold a K-8 Teacher Certification
4. OR hold a 5-8 Certification in English, Math, Science or Social Studies
5. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of secondary math curriculum, development and program evaluation and show evidence of how the content can be organized into lessons for secondary students.
6. Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
8. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
9. Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Middle School Special Education teacher at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the New Jersey Department of Education's New Jersey State Learning Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Middle School Special Education teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.

In addition, the Middle School Special Education teacher will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

Y.A.L.E. School provides a positive approach to learning for students with disabilities 3 to 21 years of age, who need a specialized setting in order to benefit from education.

Established in 1976, Y.A.L.E. School has an impressive track record of success. We are a New Jersey state-approved private school for students with disabilities.

On our campuses, Y.A.L.E. School serves students with social, emotional, learning, and behavioral disabilities from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties.

Competitive salary and benefits package.