Special Education Teacher (Elementary) Autism Class - Tenure Track

Cranford Public Schools; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranford Public Schools in New Jersey seeks an experienced Elementary School Teacher/Special Education specialist to support students with diverse learning needs. The role requires NJ Elementary/PreK-3/K-6 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification, plus experience with discrete trial teaching, AAC/PECS, and autism programs.

The successful candidate will collaborate with parents, school-based teams, and therapists to develop and implement inclusive IEPs, monitor progress with data

Qualifications

• NJ state certification required.
• Discrete trial teaching and data-tracking experience required.
• Experience with AAC, PECS, and autism programs preferred.

Skills

Discrete trial

AAC

PECS

Autism programs

Data tracking

Family collaboration

Inclusion practices

Education

NJ Elem/PreK-3 cert

Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Tools

ReThink

AFLS

ABLLS

Job description

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching/Special Education

Date Posted

7/16/2026

Location

Brookside Place School

Date Available

09/01/2026

Requirements

Appropriate NJ State Certification:

• NJ Elementary/PreK-3/K-6 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate or Teacher of the Handicapped certificate required
• Discrete trial teaching experience
• Experience with implementation of AAC, PECS
• Experience in working in Autism programs preferred
• Knowledge of social skills curriculum, AFLS, ABLLS and implementation
• Experience tracking data and monitoring student progress through ReThink
• De‑de‑?
• Knowledge/evidence of implementation of best practices for supporting an inclusive environment and opportunities for students
• Experience working and collaborating with parents, administrators, child study team members, and other professionals to develop Individual Education Plans