Special Education Teacher - ERI preferred

Atlantic County Vocational School District; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic County Special Services School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher, ERI preferred, in Atlantic County. You will maximize learning for students with special needs by implementing district curriculum, documenting progress, and addressing individual needs, with a focus on Autism.

You will participate in PPTs, develop IEPs, collaborate with staff and families, perform assessments, and pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with education standards and legal

Qualifications

• Certification: New Jersey Special Education Teacher with appropriate certification
• Bachelor's degree in education
• Master's degree in Special Education
• Experience in appropriate grade level preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and diagnostic examinations to identify learning issues
• Develops IEPs and participates in PPTs
• Assists students and staff with implementing IEPs and behavior plans
• Coordinates with administrators and staff to identify student needs
• Communicates with families and serves as liaison with home and school
• Keeps accurate records and shares information with colleges and employers
• Engages parents in students' education and maintains communication

Skills

Special Education

Autism Spectrum

IEP Development

Collaboration

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Master's in Special Education

Tools

Data information systems

Job description

Special Education Teacher - ERI preferred JobID: 520

• Position Type:
  Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  11/10/2026
  
• Location:
  Atlantic County Special Services
  
• Date Available:
  TBD
  
• Closing Date:
  11/25/2026
  

Special Education Teacher at Atlantic County Special Services School District

Position Purpose

- Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Specialized in the area of Autism

Essential Functions

- Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action to maximize educational goals

- Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students.

- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.

- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.

- Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide educational servicesthat will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.

- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Additional Duties

- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

- Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.

- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

- Ability to organize and coordinate work.

- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

- New JersseySpecial Education Teacher with the Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification along with the appropriate subject area.

Education:

- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

- Masters Degree in Special Education.

Experience:

- Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Salary Based Off of the ACSSEA Guide Starting at &74,555 - $102,030