Special Education - High School Mathematics/Science Teacher

Njaseps; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation/sick pay

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

First Children Services is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our private program in New Jersey. The role focuses on high school math/science and ages 3–21, delivering an IEP-driven instructional program within a NJ DoE approved setting.

You will collaborate with the instructional team, plan and monitor therapeutic approaches, maintain records, and communicate with parents and professionals to support student progress.

Qualifications

• BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education.
• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification AND Teacher of Science.
• Experience with children with disabilities.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students.
• Planning and managing the school’s therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline.
• Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff.
• Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials.
• Keep records as required.
• Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for individual students as required.
• Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities.

Skills

Reading and writing in English

Experience with children with disabil

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher (High School Mathematics/High School Science)

Full time/Exempt

Compensation Range: $61,000-$80,000/annually

Reports to: School Principal

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students
• Planning and managing the school’s therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline
• Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff.
• Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials.
• Keep records as required.
• Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for individual students as required.
• Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities

Team:

This role will be part of the Instructional team, reporting to the school principal.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities CertificationAND Teacher of Science
• Experience with children with disabilities
• Must be able to read, write and understand English

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.

Who we are:

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO:

First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.