Special Education Teacher- Middle School

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County is seeking a Special Education/Secondary Teacher for a Middle School. The position requires a valid New Jersey instructional certificate and appropriate SD specializations, with eligibility for TOSD/TOSH as described.

Salary is set by the district's guide and reflects experience and degree level. The candidate must possess the required NJ certifications and be prepared to contribute to a comprehensive benefits package, including NJ Pension

Qualifications

• New Jersey instructional certificate required.
• NJ TOH or TOSD credentials preferred.
• TOSD specialization with applicable SD requirements; Elementary K-6 or K-8 with SD may be required.

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH)

New Jersey Teacher of Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Teacher of Middle School Math 5-8 Subject Matter Specialization - Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Elementary Teacher K-6; or Elementary Teacher K-8 plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Job description

Position Type

SPECIAL EDUCATION/Secondary Teacher

Date Posted

11/2/2026

Location

Middle School

Closing Date

11/30/2026

Requirements

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate
• New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) or
• New Jersey Teacher of Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD) or
• Teacher of Middle School Math 5-8 Subject Matter Specialization - Mathematics plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD) also requires Teacher of Elementary K-6; or
• Elementary Teacher K-8 plus Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Effective

2026- 2027 School Year

Salary

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $67,958 - maximum $99,181

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO

• *In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.
• *Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)