Special Education Teacher (High School)

Union County Teams Charter School a Nj Nonprofit Corporation; Plainfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County TEAMS Charter School a Nj Nonprofit Corporation seeks an experienced Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities to foster an inclusive classroom culture and deliver IEP-driven instruction aligned with standards.

The role involves collaborating with general education teachers, providing targeted interventions, and ensuring compliance with IDEA and NJDOE regulations while maintaining strong family partnerships and data-driven instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification or eligibility is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom culture with strong relationships to support academic and social-emotional growth.
• Design individualized and small group instruction aligned with IEPs and standards; ensure equitable access to rigorous coursework.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to deliver differentiated instruction and co-teaching models.
• Provide targeted interventions in literacy, mathematics, executive functioning, and social-emotional skills.
• Assess student performance data and adjust instruction with the IEP team and leaders.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA and NJDOE regulations, including IEP documentation and family communication.
• Engage families through IEP meetings, conferences, and school events.
• Possibly collaborate with related service providers to support transition planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification or eligibility

NJ Subject Area certification (content-specific) preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred

Collaboration with families and colleagues

Strong organizational skills

Growth mindset and openness to feedback

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom culture in which all students feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Build strong relationships with students and families that reflect genuine care, respect, and a shared commitment to academic and social-emotional growth.
• Design and implement individualized and small group instruction aligned with students’ IEPs, grade-level standards, and the school’s college-preparatory curriculum. Ensure that all students, including those with disabilities, have equitable access to rigorous coursework that prepares them for postsecondary success.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and deliver differentiated instruction and co-teaching models that meet the diverse learning needs of students across all content areas.
• Provide specialized instruction and targeted interventions in literacy, mathematics, executive functioning, and social-emotional skills to support students in achieving their IEP goals and preparing for college and career readiness.
• Assess and analyze student performance data regularly to inform instruction, monitor IEP progress, and make data-driven adjustments with the IEP team and school leaders.
• Ensure compliance with all IDEA and NJDOE special education regulations, including accurate and timely IEP development, documentation, progress reporting, and family communication.
• Foster and promote UC TEAMS values to create a structured, caring, and responsive learning environment that encourages independence, self-advocacy, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with related service providers, child study team members and other stakeholders to develop and implement supports that promote academic achievement and transition planning.
• Develop strong partnerships with families through consistent communication, participation in IEP meetings, conferences, and school events to ensure alignment between home and school.
• Arrive at school each day by 7:30 a.m. and leave no earlier than 3:45 p.m.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification or eligibility required
• NJ Subject Area certification (content-specific) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-reflective and analytical problem solver with a growth mindset
• Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous improvement
• Unwavering belief in the potential of all students and persistence in helping them achieve excellence