Special Education Teacher

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Employee educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center to coordinate educational and behavioral programs for students with autism. You will supervise practicum students, collaborate with families, and oversee classroom staff to support assessment, intervention, and transition processes.

Join a collaborative team delivering comprehensive education and behavioral supports in a university setting with competitive benefits and full-time, exempt status.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher K-6 certification with disabilities endorsement is required.
• 1-2 years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Familiarity with advanced behavioral technology, data management and goal assessment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational and behavioral programming for students with autism at Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.
• Supervise university undergraduate practicum students.
• Collaborate with families of DDDC students.
• Oversee classroom assistants and lead instructors.
• Support assessment, intervention and transition processes.

Skills

Behavioral data management

Educational software

Communication skills

Education

NJ Teacher K-6 certification with disabilities endorsement

1-2 years relevant teaching experience

Job description

Rutgers University is hiring a Special Education Teacher for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. The role involves coordinating educational and behavioral programs for students with developmental disabilities, specifically autism, supervising practicum students, collaborating with families, and overseeing classroom staff to support assessment, intervention, and transition processes.

Highlights

• Coordinate educational and behavioral programming for students with autism at Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center (DDDC).
• Train and supervise university undergraduate practicum students.
• Work collaboratively with families of DDDC students.
• Oversee classroom assistants and lead instructors.
• Require NJ Teacher K-6 certification with disabilities endorsement and 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with advanced behavioral technology, data management, and goal assessment.
• Proficient communication and computer skills, including use of educational software.
• Salary range from $71,447 to $109,422 annually, with offers based on qualifications and experience.
• Full-time, exempt position reporting to the Assistant Director with 37.5 standard work hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement plans, and employee educational benefits.