Special Education Teacher - Math

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District); East Millstone (NJ); On-site; USD 57,600 - 70,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental andvision

NJ state teachers’ pension plan

Paid professional development

Paid time off

Extra stipends

Job summary

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) in Somerset, New Jersey, is hiring a Math Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is full-time, in-person, with responsibilities across NJ Student Learning Standards and performance-based instruction.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, NJ teaching certification, and US work authorization. The position offers comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, pension enrollment, and paid professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and valid NJ teaching certification (CE, CEAS or Standard).
• Experience with NJ Student Learning Standards and performance-based instruction is preferred.
• US work authorization and ability to pass background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction enabling mastery of the NJ Student Learning Standards.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes active learning.
• Apply performance-based instruction and assessment methods.
• Communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Track attendance and punctuality; enforce district policies.
• Support professional ethics in all activities; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ CE/CEAS or Standard Teaching Certification

Job description

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:

• USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
• NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018
• US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
• National Charter School, 2020
• College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
• College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
• Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
• 100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025
• 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Hiring for School Year 2026-2027

Math Special Education Teacher

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the NJ Student Learning Standards.
• Providing a classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student\'s educational programs
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Classroom management skills;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities:

• A tenure track position;
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
• NJ state teachers\' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;
• Paid professional development opportunities;
• Paid time off;
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $64,000.00 per year