Middle School - Special Education Teacher (SY 25-26)

Community Charter School of Paterson; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the school year 25-26. This role involves teaching 5th-8th grade students, developing lesson plans, and supporting individual student needs in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor's degree, demonstrating strong content knowledge and a commitment to student growth.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement required.
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university.
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth.

Responsibilities

• Teaches CCSP curriculum and instructs students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized instruction to adapt the curriculum.
• Communicates with parents to discuss student progress.

Skills

Content knowledge

Student growth

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree

New Jersey Teaching Certificate

Job description

Middle School - Special Education Teacher (SY 25-26)

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Middle School Teacher (Special Education)

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking Special Education Teachers to join our Middle School to teach 5th - 8th grade.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

• Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks, and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Instructs 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 the 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
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education

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