Special Education Teacher Autism Program- Mercer Elementary School

Mercer County Special Services School District; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription and Dental Benef

Job summary

Mercer County Special Services School District seeks a qualified teacher for students with disabilities for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires valid New Jersey certification and a commitment to students with diverse needs.

The teacher will design instruction aligned with IEPs, promote educational growth, and maintain a positive learning environment. Candidates should relate to culturally diverse students and perform required physical duties including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification and/or valid New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped.
• Willingness to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Promote the educational growth of students per individualized education programs (IEP).
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Education

New Jersey Certification: Teacher of Students with Disabilities

New Jersey Certification: Teacher of the Handicapped

Job description

School Year 2026-2027

Description

• Provides for a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Promote the educational growth of students, commensurate with student ability as described in individualized educational plans (IEP).
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse students desired.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification and/or valid New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped
• Willingness to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess the physical and mental capacity to perform major job responsibilities including but not limited to the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Physical Requirements

The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Benefits

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits

Salary

Following the established MCSSETA Salary Guide Step 1 $77,426

Eligibility Requirements

• Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

EEO/AA/ADA

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).