Special Education Teachers

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Paid time off

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey seeks a qualified Special Education/Elementary teacher for the 2027-2027 school year. The position requires an NJ Instructional Certificate, Elementary Education K-6, and the NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities credential.

Competitive salary per guide with comprehensive benefits. Appointees join a district committed to inclusive education, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical/vision/dental insurance, paid

Qualifications

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate required.
• Elementary Education K-6 certification required.
• New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities credential required.

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Elementary Education K-6

New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities

Job description

Position Type:

SPECIAL EDUCATION/Elementary

Date Posted:

10/13/2026

Location:

Elementary

Closing Date:

11/08/2026

Requirements:

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

• Elementary Education K-6
• New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities

Effective:

2027-2027 School Year

Salary:

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $67,958 - maximum $99,181

Benefits:

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:

including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)