Special Education Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,500 - 102,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

EAP Services

Access to Wellness and Discount

Job summary

Black Horse Pike Regional School District in Blackwood, NJ is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate holds a valid New Jersey instructional certificate for Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped and will contribute to meeting district educational goals.

The position emphasizes building a positive learning environment, collaboration with staff, and effective use of available resources.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.
• English certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Working knowledge of computers desired.

Responsibilities

• Achieves State core curriculum standards and district goals via active learning.
• Develops lesson plans and materials for individualized instruction.
• Sets objectives in lesson plans and ensures delivery to meet them.
• Assesses student progress and summarizes marks for reporting.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with staff to resolve issues.
• Maintains classroom behavior standards conducive to learning.
• Communicates with parents about student progress.
• Designs assignments and tests that require analytical thinking.
• Supervises students in out-of-class activities as assigned.
• Maintains professional development and participates in school activities.

Skills

NJ Teacher Certification

English teaching preferred

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

Computers

Student-centered learning

Job description

Position Type: Special Education Teacher/ Special Education

Date Posted: 7/29/2026

Location: BHP District Office, Blackwood NJ 08012

Closing Date: 08/05/2026

The Black Horse Pike Regional School District has an opening for Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.
2. Highly qualified teacher in English preferred.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.
4. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
7. Working knowledge of computers desired.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works to achieve State core curriculum content standards and District educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the classroom. Teaches students through an approved course of studyusing Board-adopted curricula, textbooks, and other appropriate teaching materials.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Assesses student academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
5. Maintains records of student's educational progress in class record books and/or Board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
6. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conductive to learning.
8. Budgets class time effectively.
9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.
10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
11. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
12. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.
13. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
14. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
15. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
16. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Salary based on education and experience on the BHPEA Salary Guide - $60,500 - $102,350.

This position includes the following: Health Benefits, Dental Benefits, EAP Services, Access to Wellness and Discount Programs

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 7:11:31 PM CST.

Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education.