Special Education Teachers

Anova Education; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Paterson is seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers to enhance student achievement across various grade levels. Applicants must hold the necessary New Jersey instructional certificates, including those for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include modifying curriculum based on IEP goals and fostering a nurturing classroom climate. Ideal candidates should be highly motivated educators capable of effective communication and teamwork. This role aims to build a diverse educational environment committed to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Must hold an appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position.
• Experience working with students with special needs is required.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals.
• Collaborate with school leaders and staff to analyze data for instructional improvement.
• Create a positive classroom climate to encourage student responsibility.

Skills

Experience working with students with special needs

Ability to modify curriculum

Ability to motivate and work in teams

Effective communication skills

Classroom management skills

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate

Students with Disabilities Certification

Teacher of the Handicapped Certification

Tools

Interactive computer instructional software

Job description

This is a general posting for positions throughout the school district in all grade levels and settings. Your résumé will be shared for positions that align with your endorsement area(s).

Special Education Teacher

Are you ready to join a team of exceptional certified educators at Paterson Public Schools – the third largest school district in New Jersey? We are looking for teachers who are experts in their content area, are committed to improving student achievement, and will bring enthusiasm to the classroom.

To be considered for an interview, please apply!

We are seeking highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic educators for the 2025-26 school year.

Certified Special Education Positions include various grade levels and content areas, as well as different settings, such as Resource, LLD, SLD, Cog Mod, etc.

Certification areas of need include (but are not limited to):

• Mathematics (Middle School or K‑12)
• Science (High School)
• Elementary (K‑6 or P‑3)

Qualifications:

• Must hold an appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position and a Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Ability to modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals and objectives
• Ability to motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations
• Able to work collaboratively with school leaders and school staff to collect, analyze, and use data to continuously modify the instructional program
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community
• Ability to provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines and effective classroom management skills
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Excellent classroom management

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­mmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.