Special Education Teacher - POR/ICR

Applitrack; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

TPAF Pension

Job summary

Egg Harbor Township Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher - POR/ICR to provide instructional services to students with IEPs at Fernwood Middle School. The role reports to the Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education.

Qualifications include NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or TO SD certification, content area certification or middle school endorsement, and knowledge of NJSLS. Proficiency in English, strong classroom management, and collaboration with CST are required.

Qualifications

• Required NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Special Education Certification (or CEAS/CE).
• Content Area Certification or Middle School Endorsement.
• Knowledge of NJSLS.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to implement and follow IEPs and differentiate instruction.
• Ability to collaborate with CST members and involve paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

• Create and follow daily lesson plans with differentiated teaching strategies.
• Implement best practices and engaging instructional methods.
• Collaborate with CST to ensure appropriate student services are provided.
• Maintain a safe and conducive classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and prepare materials for activities.
• Guide students in daily living skills and self-advocacy.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Clear English communication

Differentiated instruction

IEP implementation

Collaboration with CST

Paraprofessional involvement

Parent communication

Education

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification

Content Area Certification or Middle School Endorsement

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Egg Harbor Township Schools

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  9/28/2026
  
• Location:
  Fernwood Middle School
  
• Date Available:
  01/01/2027
  
• Closing Date:
  10/09/2026
  

Job Title: Special Education Teacher - POR/ICR
Reports To:Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education
Job Purpose:To provide instructional services to students who have an IEP.
Qualifications-Required:
NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE)
Content Area Certificationor Middle School Endorsement
Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
Excellent classroom management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to speak English clearly and accurately
Ability to create and implement lesson plans that demonstrate differentiated instruction
Ability to collaborate and cooperate with CST members
Ability to implement and follow students' IEPs
Ability to engage and motivate students
Ability to appropriately involve paraprofessionals in the delivery of instruction and classroom rules
Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians of students
Ability to pass the Criminal History Review
Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure
Qualifications-Desired:
2-3 years of teaching experience
Familiarity with Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching
Duties/Responsibilities:
Creates and follows daily lesson plans that detail differentiated teaching strategies
Implements best practices and strategies in classroom instruction
Implements teaching strategies that engage and motivate students
Works with the CST members to ensure the appropriate student services are being provided to special needs students
Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is safe and conducive for teaching and learning
Creates and modifies student assessments as needed
Communicates with parents/guardians
Establishes and enforces rules and procedures for appropriate behavior during classroom
Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
Teaches personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
Guides and counsels students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests
Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation
Uses computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction
Working Conditions:
School Building
Classroom
Prorated Salary Range of $60,141 (BA, Step 1) to $104,512 (DOC, Step 13)
Medical and Dental Benefits
Pension membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)
Physical Requirements:(These requirements enable the individual to perform the basic functions of the position.)
Able to walk up/down stairs
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to sit for long periods of time
Able to talk for long periods of time
Able to user a computer keyboard
Able to perform physical restraints as needed
Direct Reports:
N/A
Selection Procedure:
Interview
Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Aff

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