Special Education Teacher - Self Contained

Njschooljobs; Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Borough School District in New Jersey is hiring a compassionate Self-Contained Special Education Teacher for Taylor Street School (K–2). You will develop IEPs, adapt instruction, and support students with disabilities in a warm, inclusive classroom.

The ideal candidate holds a NJ Instructional Certificate with Special Education endorsement, can differentiate lessons, apply positive behavior strategies, and collaborate with related service providers to foster academic, social, and

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom preferred.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and implement positive behavior management techniques.
• Experience developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students in grades K–2.
• Develop and implement IEPs and adapt curriculum.
• Collaborate with related service providers to ensure student success.
• Employ effective behavior management strategies to create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Special Education

Differentiated Instruction

Behavior Management

Data Collection & Analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Job description

2026 – 2027 School Year

Location: Washington Borough, Warren County, New Jersey

About Us

Washington Borough is a vibrant PreK–6 school district in the heart of Warren County, NJ, serving about 570 students across two schools: Taylor Street (PreK–2) and Memorial School (Grades 3–6). We’re a close-knit community with a strong team spirit and a shared commitment to helping every student, and educator, thrive. Here, teachers are never alone. Our team of support personnel include: A Full-Time District Behaviorist on-site and dedicated to supporting our self-contained programs. Additionally, each self-contained teacher receives direct guidance from a doctorate-level behaviorist (and former self-contained master teacher) in oversight of our programs who coaches our self-contained staff weeklyto assist with the structure, programming and instructional techniques. The coach isnot an administrator, but a contracted individual neurtrally positioned to assist with educator growth. This is a unique service that we provide, which has shown amazing dividends in our programs, and our current teachers have given us great feedback about the transformative nature of this coaching approach. Our administrative team is hands‑on, responsive, and committed to creating an environment where teachers feel supported, valued, and empowered.

We’re also now in year three of a regionallycompetitive contract that includes three full and four half days of Professional Development, plus opportunities to earn extra compensation.

If you’re an enthusiastic, team‑driven educator who’s ready to grow and make an impact, we’d love to have you on our team!

Job Overview

Taylor Street School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Self-Contained Special Education Teacher to join our team in providing specialized instruction and support to students in grades K‑2. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that addresses the unique needs of each student, promoting their academic, social, and emotional growth. The teacher will develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs), adapt curriculum, collaborate with related service providers to ensure student success, and must possess strong behavior management skills to create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom setting (preferred).
• Strong understanding of child development and effective instructional strategies for young learners with disabilities.
• Ability to differentiate instruction, implement positive behavior management techniques, and collect and analyze data.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and a passion for

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