Middle School Special Education Teacher (26-27 SY)

Community Charter School of Paterson; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires teaching CCSP curriculum, aligning instruction to NJ standards, and collaborating with staff to support student growth.

Qualified candidates hold a NJ teaching certificate with a special education endorsement, a bachelor’s degree from a competitive college, and meet GPA requirements for certification.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6) with Special Education Endorsement (TSOD).
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university.
• GPA must meet minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification.
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth.
• Evidence of NJ certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out-of-state certification.

Responsibilities

• Teaches CCSP curriculum using Board-approved textbooks and resources.
• Instructs students to meet New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized/small-group instruction.
• Uses varied instructional strategies to maximize learning time.
• Maintains behavior standards aligned with CCSP norms for a productive classroom.
• Collaborates with staff to support student/parent academic and non-academic needs.
• Participates in professional learning communities with faculty and leadership.
• Creates engaging learning environments with displays and centers aligned to norms.
• Keeps records, uses assessments, and prepares progress reports and report cards.
• Communicates with parents about progress via conferences, calls, and notes.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and completes required reports.

Education

NJ Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement (TSOD)

Bachelor's degree from a competitive college/university

GPA required for NJ DOE certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Middle School - Paterson, NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $64000.00 - $90000.00Salary, Middle School Special Education Teacher (26 - 27 SY)

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our Middle School for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks, and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Instruct students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP-established norms as needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping students and parents develop solutions to academic and non-academic challenges that may impact student achievement.
• Participates cooperatively in Professional Learning Communities with faculty, coaches, and school leadership.
• Creates an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and centers, aligned with CCSP school-wide norms.
• Evaluates students' academic and social/emotional growth, maintain appropriate records, utilize student assessment data, and prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Communicates with parents through conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
• Maintains professional competence through school-based professional development and independent learning activities; actively participates in all CCSP-required professional development.
• Completes and submits required reports.
• Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of CCSP.
• Performs other duties as assigned by CCSP leadership.

Qualifications:

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) required
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university
• GPA must meet minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth
• Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out of state certification

Employee benefits, including health benefits and PTO benefits are a valuable part of the total compensation package at CCSP. The CCSP benefits package is subject to the terms outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for members that are subject to the CBA. The benefits package for staff members that are not subject to the terms of the CBA is at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.

Community Charter School of Paterson is among the top 1% in the state for student growth in math and reading - proof of our commitment to academic excellence.

Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal-opportunity employer.

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