Special Education Teacher: Equity & Growth in Newark

TrulyHired; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/Vision/Dental Benefits

NJ Pension

HealthEquity HRA

LT Disability

Talkspace Access

Legal Plan & Identity Protection

Laptop & Supplies

Professional Development

Job summary

LEAD Charter School in Newark is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join a mission-driven team transforming equity through opportunity for youth. You will deliver standards-aligned, competency-based instruction and report to the Head of School.

The role requires NJ 9-12 Special Education certification, strong collaboration with families, and data-driven planning. Expect weekly PD, career growth, and a supportive school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• New Jersey Teacher Grade 9-12 Certification or Certificate of Eligibility in Special Education.
• Demonstrated success in raising student achievement with underserved populations.
• Strong commitment to youth and ability to work effectively with parents.
• Successful in creating collaborative relationships or coalitions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including use of office productivity software.
• Robust analytical skills, with an ability to use data to drive student achievement.
• Capacity to personalize instruction through differentiation, including use of blended learning.
• Required criminal history background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status & NJ residency.

Responsibilities

• Plans, in accordance with established procedures both a program of study and lessons which are consistent with the approved course of study and which meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements by instruction and action the School's philosophy and the State and School's instructional goals.
• Ensures satisfactory pupil progress and growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including positive attitudes toward learning.
• Develops effective procedures for the management of the classroom and following school routines.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom, school building and school grounds and exercises due care for the health, safety and well-being of the students in accordance with the philosophy and rules of the school.
• Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Works toward professional growth and meets the role model standards of a professional educator.
• Maintains cordial and workable professional and social relationships with other members of the professional and non-professional staff and with students, parents and community members.
• Displays respect towards the rights and feelings of students, thereby encouraging students to develop attitudes of respect for the rights, feelings, opinions and property of others.
• Confers with students and parents to foster a constructive student-teacher and parent-teacher relationship.
• Accurately maintains appropriate student records and submits required reports within designated time limits.
• Effectively contributes in a reasonable manner to the overall after school functions and student activities.
• Gives proper attention to the care and protection of school property and uses material economically.
• Adheres to and promotes the philosophy and objectives of the school, the administrative staff and the Board of Education and interprets the policies and program of the school in a positive and constructive manner.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the administrative staff in accordance with the contractual agreement or policies of the Board of Trustees.

Skills

Special Education

Grade 9-12 Certification

Data-driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

Family engagement

Collaboration

Communication skills

Blended learning

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

LEAD Charter School in Newark is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join a mission-driven team transforming equity through opportunity for youth. You will deliver standards-aligned, competency-based instruction and report to the Head of School.

The role requires NJ 9-12 Special Education certification, strong collaboration with families, and data-driven planning. Expect weekly PD, career growth, and a supportive school culture.