Special Education Vocational Instructor for Young Adults

Njaseps; Plainfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick leave

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

First Children Services in Plainfield, NJ seeks a devoted Vocational Teacher to join our full-time team. You will guide students aged 18 to 23 in developing essential occupational skills and planning for independent living, while coordinating with local community resources to support vocational goals.

The role reports to the school principal and requires a BA in Special Education or Early Childhood Education with NJ certification, plus at least two years of teaching experience and strong English

Qualifications

• BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education.
• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience with children.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction.
• Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.
• Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP.
• Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• In this role, you will help students aged 3-21 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living. As part of our commitment to community outreach, you will engage ith local organizations and resources to support our students in achieving their vocational goals and integrating successfully into the community.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education

Job description

First Children Services in Plainfield, NJ seeks a devoted Vocational Teacher to join our full-time team. You will guide students aged 18 to 23 in developing essential occupational skills and planning for independent living, while coordinating with local community resources to support vocational goals.

The role reports to the school principal and requires a BA in Special Education or Early Childhood Education with NJ certification, plus at least two years of teaching experience and strong English