Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Trenton High School; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to inspire and support students with diverse learning needs. This role focuses on fostering intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth while implementing individualized educational plans. The ideal candidate will create an engaging classroom environment, utilize various instructional techniques, and maintain open communication with students and parents. Join a collaborative team that values professional development and strives to uphold educational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to their success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Valid New Jersey Teacher Handicapped certification or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes and develops a conducive learning environment.
• Evaluates students' progress and maintains accurate records.
• Collaborates with staff to plan instructional goals and objectives.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Techniques

Communication Skills

Special Education Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid New Jersey Teacher Handicapped Certification

Job description

Position Type:

Elementary Teacher/ Special Education

Date Posted:

3/21/2025

Location:

Parker Intermediate School

Closing Date:

03/31/2025

TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Human Resources Department

Position:

Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Valid New Jersey Teacher Handicapped certification or eligible.

Reports To: Principal
Job Goal: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. Also, to provide the instructional program specified in each student's Individualized Educational Plan.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
3. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
8. Evaluates students' progress on a regular basis.
9. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
10. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
11. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
12. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
13. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
14. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
15. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curriculum activities 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. Provides for his own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

Employment:

Ten (10) month position

Bargaining Unit:

TEA

Salary:

In accordance with the TEA contract

Status:

Hourly Salaries