Special Education Teacher - MD - Middle School

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription benefits

Dental and Vision benefits

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools in Gloucester Township, NJ seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Middle School level (MD) at Ann Mullen Middle School. The role involves instructing students with disabilities, aligning instruction to NJ standards, and collaborating with staff to support diverse learners.

The position is 10 months, with pay per the GTEA contract; annual salary ranges from $64,290 to $109,356 based on experience and qualifications. Eligibility for NJ Certification required.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate with appropriate endorsement (i.e.: Elementary K-5 with Math/Language Arts Literacy/Science/Social Studies Specialization in grades 5-8; Teacher of Mathematics/Language Arts Literacy/Science/Social Studies; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.
• Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.
• Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Satisfactorily fulfills duty assignments during the course of the school day as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Participates in professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Performs such other tasks as may be from time to time assigned by the Principal or his/her Assistants within the scope of his/her employment and/or certification areas.

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate with endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher - MD - Middle School

August 25, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

Please be advised that the following anticipated vacancies exist in Gloucester Township Public Schools.

POSITION: Special Education Teacher - MD - Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

LOCATION: Ann Mullen Middle School

EFFECTIVE: TBD or upon completed required paperwork

SALARY

As per GTEA Contract

($64,290 - $109,356 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.)

BENEFITS

• Full-Time Staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Day are included
• Full Time Staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Day are included

John Bilodeau

Superintendent

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS

Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate with appropriate endorsement (i.e.: Elementary K-5 with Math/Language Arts Literacy/Science/Social Studies Specialization in grades 5-8; Teacher of Mathematics/Language Arts Literacy/Science/Social Studies; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL

Instructs assigned pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.
2. Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
4. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
5. Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
6. Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.
7. Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.
8. Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
9. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
10. Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.
11. Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
12. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
13. Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.
14. Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
15. Satisfactorily fulfills duty assignments during the course of the school day as assigned.
16. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
17. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
18. Participates in professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
19. Performs such other tasks as may be from time to time assigned by the Principal or his/her Assistants within the scope of his/her employment and/or certification areas.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 month year

VACATION

There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION

Performance of job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.