Special Education Teacher for Visually Impaired Students

St. Joseph's School for the Blind; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s School for the Blind in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Teacher of Students with Disabilities to provide specialized instruction and support for students with diverse learning needs.

The role includes developing IEPs, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and promoting an inclusive, safe classroom environment. The successful candidate will foster individualized instruction, behavior support, and student progress toward academic and social goals, while participating

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Certification - Teacher of the Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped Standard.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or higher.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred; willingness to pursue Teacher of the Visually Impaired Standard with two years of employment.
• Commitment to individualized instruction and supporting all students’ academic and social goals.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Develops, plans, and implements IEPs with Principal and Education Supervisor.
• Plans instruction meeting students’ needs, interests and abilities.
• Attends Pre-IEP and IEP meetings.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment for learning and safety.
• Implements behavior interventions and training opportunities.
• Assesses student progress and provides timely reports.
• Assists with daily living skills and personal care, as needed.
• Supports pool sessions and pool supervision activities.
• Maintains accurate records and follows school policies.

Education

New Jersey Certification - Teacher of the Visually Impaired Standard

New Jersey Certification – Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Bachelor's – Special Education

2+ years experience with children with disabilities

Job description

St. Joseph’s School for the Blind in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Teacher of Students with Disabilities to provide specialized instruction and support for students with diverse learning needs.

The role includes developing IEPs, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and promoting an inclusive, safe classroom environment. The successful candidate will foster individualized instruction, behavior support, and student progress toward academic and social goals, while participating