Special Education Teacher POR/ICR – High School

Egg-Harbor-Township-School-District; 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 Board of Education in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, seeks a Special Education Teacher POR/ICR for High School to provide instructional services to students with IEPs.

Candidates must hold NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification, and secondary content area certs, with strong knowledge of NJSLS and differentiating instruction; collaboration with CST and IEP implementation are essential.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE).
• Secondary Content Area Certification (Science and/or Social Studies preferred).
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS).
• Excellent classroom management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak English clearly and accurately.
• Ability to create differentiated lesson plans and collaborate with CST.
• Ability to implement and follow students' IEPs.
• Ability to engage and motivate students; involve paraprofessionals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians; pass CHR and abuse disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Creates and follows daily lesson plans with differentiated strategies.
• Implements best practices and engaging teaching methods.
• Collaborates with CST to ensure appropriate student services.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Develops and modifies student assessments as needed.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regularly.
• Enforces classroom rules and procedures for proper behavior.
• Prepares materials and classrooms for activities; teaches personal development.
• Guides students with adjustment or academic challenges; supports self-advocacy.
• Observes and evaluates student performance, behavior, and health.

Skills

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or TSD

Content Area Certification

NJSLS knowledge

Classroom management

Interpersonal & communication

English fluency

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with CST

IEP implementation

Student engagement

Paraprofessional coordination

Parent communication

Criminal History Review clearance

Sexual Misconduct Disclosure clearance

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Egg Harbor Township Schools

Special Education Teacher POR/ICR – High School JobID: 3503

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: High School
• Date Available: 01/01/2027
• Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Job Title: Special Education Teacher POR/ICR High School

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)
• Secondary Content Area Certification(Science and/or Social Studies Preferred)
• 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

Salary range of $60,141 (BA, Step 1) to $104,512 (DOC, Step 13)

• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Penson 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

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmpitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Selection Procedure: Interview