Special Education Elementary Teacher (Self-Contained)

Franklin Township Public Schools; New Jersey; On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

Paid holidays

Job summary

Franklin Township School District, Conerly Road School in Somerset, New Jersey, seeks a Special Education Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Start date is January 4, 2027, in a self-contained classroom serving Language Arts, Math and Social Studies.

Candidates must hold NJ K-6 Elementary and Teachers of Students with Disabilities certifications or equivalent, with experience handling emotional/behavioral challenges and a commitment to positive, inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• NJ Certification required: K-6 Elementary Certificate and Teacher of Students with Disabilities OR Teacher of the Handicapped
• Experience with students who demonstrate emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as learning differences
• Self-contained classroom teaching for Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instruction for students in accordance with Board approved curriculum
• Teach in a self-contained classroom for Language Arts, Math and Social Studies
• Maintain a positive learning environment and support student progress

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive learning environment

Experience with emotional/behavioral😊

Strong communication

Education

K-6 Elementary Certificate

Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Tools

Google Suite

IEP software program

Genesis Employee Portal

Job description

Franklin Township School District, Conerly Road School in Somerset, New Jersey, seeks a Special Education Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Start date is January 4, 2027, in a self-contained classroom serving Language Arts, Math and Social Studies.

Candidates must hold NJ K-6 Elementary and Teachers of Students with Disabilities certifications or equivalent, with experience handling emotional/behavioral challenges and a commitment to positive, inclusive learning environments.