Special Education & English Teacher: Inspire Growth

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Personal and sick days

Vacation days for 12-month employees

Job summary

Newark Board of Education in Newark, NJ seeks a Teacher of Special Education + English. The role requires NJ certification with CE/CEAS, and a preferred bachelor’s degree. Duties include planning, assessing progress, and delivering inclusive instruction across various settings.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $114,750 for a ten-month schedule; benefits and union affiliation with NTU are provided. Reports to the Principal and collaborates with staff to support student learning.

Qualifications

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) as required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communications skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction.
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises out-of-classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies pupils' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil's progress and development.
• Maintains attendance accounting and business service as required.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Performs other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Education

NJ Standard Certificate / CE / CEAS

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Newark Board of Education in Newark, NJ seeks a Teacher of Special Education + English. The role requires NJ certification with CE/CEAS, and a preferred bachelor’s degree. Duties include planning, assessing progress, and delivering inclusive instruction across various settings.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $114,750 for a ten-month schedule; benefits and union affiliation with NTU are provided. Reports to the Principal and collaborates with staff to support student learning.