Special Education Teacher

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwich Township Board of Education in Broad Street Elementary School seeks a Special Education Teacher with an NJ instructional certificate and appropriate Special Education Endorsement or eligibility. Position supports students K–12 with an approved program and inclusion options.

Responsibilities include developing lessons, coordinating with general education staff, maintaining records, and communicating with families. Salary and terms determined by the board; posting current as of 9/28/2026.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey instructional certificate with Special Education endorsement or eligibility.
• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Knowledge of effective teaching methods and positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to classified pupils per each IEP.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized or small group instruction.
• Set objectives in lesson prep and ensure they are met.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers to coordinate activities and monitor progress.
• Maintain pupil progress records and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents about student programs and progress.
• Participate in school planning and professional development.
• Utilize community resources to enhance instruction.

Skills

Special Education

Instructional Certificate

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Classroom Management

Education

NJ Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher (Grades K-12) w/Elementary School License
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: Broad Street Elementary School
• Date Available: 09/28/2026
• Closing Date: 10/30/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION GREENWICH TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF EDUCATION

3012 TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher (2475 and 1001 or 1000)

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and appropriate Special Education Endorsement or eligibility

2. Minimum experience as determined by the board

3. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and ability to maintain a positive learning environment

4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO: Principal, Child Study Team Director

SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

JOB GOAL: To provide an approved special education program, ICs, replacement or self-contained and establish an environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents, the students and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil's individualized education program.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized, small group or inclusion instruction to meet the needs of each pupil and their described program.
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• Works cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil and provides support instruction in the regular classroom or special classroom as assigned.
• Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in school reporting program (On-Course) and/or board approved forms and summarizes these grades as needed for progress reports, report cards and annual reviews.
• Provides home instruction to confined special education pupils as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Consults with members of the child study team regarding each pupil's educational program, academic program and personal growth. Meets at least once annually with the case manager, parents and other professional staff to review and revise the individualized education program and placement of each assigned pupil.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about their child's program and progress.
• Participates in the development of the district's plan for special education.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.
• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned by the administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the state law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

APPROVED BY: Board of Education

DATE: August 16, 2010

Postings current as of 9/29/2026 10:11:08 PM CST.

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