Special Education Teacher | Wayne, New Jersey

Soliant Health; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals/incidental reimbursements

Job summary

Soliant Health is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a contract role to support a preschool-aged student in a long-term care facility. You will deliver individualized instruction totaling 10 hours weekly across multiple days, tailoring plans to IEP goals and collaborating with care professionals and families to support holistic development.

Experience with preschoolers and IEP implementation is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Special Education certification required.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Deep understanding of IEP implementation and individual learning plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Compassionate and adaptable approach to teaching students with unique needs.
• Previous experience in a similar setting or with medically complex students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individualized lesson plans aligned with the student's existing IEP goals.
• Adapt curriculum and materials to suit developmental and learning abilities.
• Collaborate with care facility staff, therapists, and families for holistic support.
• Track progress and maintain thorough documentation of milestones and ongoing needs.
• Foster a positive, safe, and consistent learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with families and the educational team regarding the student’s progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Compassionate and adaptable

Preschool experience

Education

Special Education certification

Job description

An exciting contract opportunity is available for a dedicated Special Education Teacher eager to make a meaningful difference in a preschool‑aged student's life. This position involves supporting a student residing in a long‑term care facility, providing essential instruction tailored to their unique needs.

As the Special Education Teacher, you’ll play a pivotal role, delivering instruction for a total of 10 hours each week, distributed across a minimum of three days. Your expertise will shape the educational experience for this young learner, fostering growth in a supportive, compassionate environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid Special Education certification required
• Experience working with preschool‑aged children
• Deep understanding of IEP implementation and individual learning plans
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Compassionate and adaptable approach to teaching students with unique needs
• Previous experience in a similar setting or with medically complex students is a plus

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver individualized lesson plans aligned with the student's existing IEP goals
• Adapt curriculum and materials to suit developmental and learning abilities
• Collaborate with care facility staff, therapists, and families for holistic support
• Track progress and maintain thorough documentation of milestones and ongoing needs
• Foster a positive, safe, and consistent learning environment
• Communicate regularly with families and the educational team regarding the student’s progress

This role offers the flexibility to arrange your schedule across multiple days each week, creating a positive work‑life balance. You’ll have the opportunity to impact a student’s early learning journey while working in a supportive setting.

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.97 to $50.97. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.