Special Education Teacher: Transform Urban Learning

Uncommon Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Flexible spending (FSA)

New Jersey Pension

Parental leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations, advocate for students, and deliver high‑quality inclusive instruction.

You will collaborate with families, 504 plans, IEPs, general education teams, and school leaders to analyze progress, set goals, and differentiate instruction.

Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $85,000 with strong benefits; NJ certification eligibility is required within a reasonable time after starting.

Qualifications

• Commitment to students' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Willingness to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Self-directed learner who seeks and uses feedback to improve outcomes.
• NJ state certification eligibility within NJ requirements

Responsibilities

• Modify and deliver inclusive curriculum with accommodations.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams on 504 plans and IEPs.
• Gather data, write goals, and prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• Differentiate instruction through pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one formats

Skills

Social-emotional development

Collaboration

Feedback-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations, advocate for students, and deliver high‑quality inclusive instruction.

You will collaborate with families, 504 plans, IEPs, general education teams, and school leaders to analyze progress, set goals, and differentiate instruction.

Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $85,000 with strong benefits; NJ certification eligibility is required within a reasonable time after starting.