Special Education Teacher - Math

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis​

NJ state teachers’ pension plan (TPAF)

Low-cost benefits

Job summary

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) in Somerset, New Jersey, invites applications for a Math Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. CJCP serves K-12 with a focus on college preparation and counseling.

The ideal candidate holds a valid NJ CE/CEAS/Standard Teacher Certification, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, and has strong communication, organizational, and instructional skills to support diverse learners in a rigorous academic program.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Work authorization in the U.S. and ability to obtain necessary clearances.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the NJ Student Learning Standards.
• Creating a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area.
• Communicating with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures; adheres to professional ethics.
• 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 through conferences, calls, and written communications.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional strategies

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Special Education Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  2/12/2026
  
• Location:
  Central Jersey College Prep
  

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;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.
• 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.
• A tenure track position;
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;