Special Education Teacher

Jobot; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jobot in Jersey City, NJ is hiring a full-time Teacher of Students with Disabilities for a 12-month position with extended school year. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, with a strong benefits package including 403(b) with match and health, dental, and vision coverage.

You will develop IEPs, provide specialized instruction, monitor progress, and support students with diverse needs in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• NJ teaching cert and degree requirements as outlined in the job posting.
• Bachelor’s in Special Education or higher required.
• 2+ years experience with children with disabilities preferred.
• Visually Impaired certification preferred or willingness to pursue within two years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Provide specialized instruction based on each student’s needs and abilities.
• Monitor student progress and complete required documentation.
• Support behavior interventions, daily living skills, and personal care needs.
• Prepare transition plans and support students toward academic and life goals.

Skills

IEP development

Individualized instruction

Progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped Standard Certificate

NJ Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification or willingness to pursue within 2 years

Job description

Hire Bonus - Monday–Friday daytime schedule, strong benefits including 403(b) with match, health, dental and vision, and meaningful work helping students with complex learning and developmental needs.

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

We’re a long-established special education organization that has been serving individuals with visual impairments and additional disabilities for more than a century. Programs support children and adults through specialized education, intervention, and community-based services.

We’re hiring a full-time 12 month with extended school year Teacher of Students with Disabilities to provide individualized instruction, develop IEPs, and support students with diverse learning, developmental, and physical needs. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM in Jersey City.

Why join us?

• Monday–Friday schedule
• Daytime hours: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
• No evening or overnight shifts listed
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Meaningful work directly supporting students with disabilities
• Opportunity to create individualized learning plans
• Work with students toward academic, social, and transitional goals
• Established organization with a long history of serving the community
• Opportunity to pursue Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification during employment

Job Details

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Provide specialized instruction based on each student's needs and abilities
• Monitor student progress and complete required documentation
• Support behavior interventions, daily living skills, and personal care needs
• Prepare transition plans and support students toward academic and life goals

What You Need

• New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped Standard Certificate required
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or higher
• At least 2 years of experience working with children with disabilities preferred
• NJ Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification preferred, or willingness to pursue it within two years of employment

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