Special Education Teacher

Njaseps; Plainfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 61.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation/Sick pay

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

401(k)

Referral bonus

Zusammenfassung

First Children Services in Plainfield, NJ seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a full-time position serving students ages 3-21. The role reports to the school principal and requires NJ certification in special education or related field.

Compensation ranges from $61,000 to $69,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits package. The candidate will develop IEP-aligned lesson plans, maintain an optimal learning environment, guide assistants, and participate in annual reviews and

Qualifikationen

• BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education.
• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience with children.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Aufgaben

• Develop lesson plans reflecting individual needs, goals and IEP objectives.
• Establish and maintain a learning-conducive environment.
• Train classroom assistants to provide one-to-one instruction.
• Utilize appropriate curricula, materials and behavioral techniques.
• Attend annual reviews and contribute goals to the IEP.
• Attend trainings, supervision sessions and staff meetings as directed by the principal.
• Help students aged 3-21 develop essential work skills and engage with community resources.

Kenntnisse

Special education strategies

English literacy

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Compensation Range: $61,000-$69,000/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 3-21).

First Children School in Plainfield, NJ is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students in grades PreK through high school. We specialize in educating students with multiple disabilities including those who are medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled, deaf or hard of hearing, and/or visually impaired.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction.
• Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.
• Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP.
• Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• In this role, you will help students aged 3-21 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living. As part of our commitment to community outreach, you will engage with local organizations and resources to support our students in achieving their vocational goals and integrating successfully into the community.

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 Certification
• Minimum of two years teaching experience with children
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PreK through 3rd grade certification preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities in Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third grade.

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.

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.

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