Special Education Teachers - ASD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County in New Jersey seeks a Self Contained Classroom - Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher for elementary grades. The candidate must hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Elementary Education K-6, with eligibility for the Handicapped/Students with Disabilities endorsement.

Collaboration with the special education team is essential. The position offers a salary per the district guide (67,958–99,181) with comprehensive benefits including

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Instructional Certificate.
• Must have Elementary Education K-6.
• Must have NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities.

Education

Elementary Education K-6

New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities

Job description

Position Type

SPECIAL EDUCATION/Elementary

Date Posted

10/6/2026

Location

Elementary

Closing Date

10/27/2026

Self Contained Classroom- Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher - Elementary

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)