Special Education Teacher - Elementary MD

Education Jobs NJ; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

TPAF Pension

10-Month Contract

Job summary

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education seeks a Special Education Teacher for elementary students at Dr. Miller Elementary School. The role focuses on delivering instructional services to students with IEPs and coordinating with CST to ensure appropriate supports.

This 10-month position requires strong classroom management and collaboration with families. Responsibilities include creating differentiated lessons, implementing effective teaching strategies, and monitoring student progress.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE)
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
• Excellent classroom management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to speak English clearly and accurately
• Ability to create and implement lesson plans with differentiated instruction
• Ability to collaborate with CST members
• Ability to implement and follow students' IEPs
• Ability to engage and educate students with autism
• Ability to involve paraprofessionals in instruction and rules
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Physical Exam
• Ability to pass Criminal History Review
• Ability to pass Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure

Responsibilities

• Create and follow daily lesson plans with differentiated teaching
• Apply best practices and strategies in instruction
• Engage and motivate students
• Coordinate with CST to ensure appropriate services for students
• Maintain a safe and conducive learning environment
• Modify student assessments as needed
• Communicate with parents/guardians
• Establish and enforce classroom rules
• Prepare materials and classrooms for activities
• Teach personal development like goal setting and self-advocacy
• Counsel students with academic or adjustment concerns
• Observe and assess student performance and well-being
• Instruct daily living skills for independence
• Use technology and AV aids to supplement instruction

Skills

Certification: NJ TOSD

NJSLS knowledge

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

IEP implementation

Paraprofessional collaboration

English communication

Ability to engage autistic students

Parental communication

Pre-employment requirements

Job description

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:

9/28/2026

Location:

Dr. Miller Elementary School

Date Available:

11/01/2026

Closing Date:

10/04/2026

Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Elementary MD

Reports To:

Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education

Job Purpose:

To provide instructional services to elementary students who have an IEP.

Qualifications-Required:

• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE)
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
• Excellent classroom management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to speak English clearly and accurately
• Ability to create and implement lesson plans that demonstrate differentiated instruction
• Ability to collaborate and cooperate with CST members
• Ability to implement and follow students' IEPs
• Ability to engage and motivate students
• Ability to engage and educate students autistic disabilities
• Ability to appropriately involve paraprofessionals in the delivery of instruction and classroom rules
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians of students
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Physical Exam
• Ability to pass the required Criminal History Review
• Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure

Qualifications-Desired:

• Familiarity with Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching
• Current physical restraint certification

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates and follows daily lesson plans that detail differentiated teaching strategies
• Implements best practices and strategies in classroom instruction
• Implements teaching strategies that engage and motivate students
• Works with the CST members to ensure the appropriate student services are being provided to special needs students
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is safe and conducive for teaching and learning
• Creates and modifies student assessments as needed
• Communicates with parents/guardians
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures for appropriate behavior during classroom
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
• Teaches personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
• Guides and counsels students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests
• Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation
• Uses computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction

Working Conditions:

School Building

Classroom

10-Month Contract

Salary range of $60,141 (BA, Step 1) to $104,512 (DOC, Step 13)

Medical and Dental Benefits

Membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)

Physical Requirements: (The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Able to walk up/down stairs
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Able to talk for long periods of time
• Able to user a computer keyboard
• Able to bend or stoop to interact with students
• Able to perform physical restraints as needed

Direct Reports:

N/A

Selection Procedure:

Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer