Teacher of Special Education, Elementary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Roselle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,961; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

Paid sick, personal, and bereavement

Job summary

Roselle Park School District in Roselle Park, NJ seeks a Teacher of Special Education for Sherman Elementary School to join a tenure-track, 10-month program starting August 2026. This full-time position requires an instructional endorsement for Elementary School and for Students with Disabilities.

Responsibilities include providing instruction aligned to IEP goals, differentiating to meet diverse needs, collaborating with CST/BCBAs and families, and maintaining compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Endorsement. - Teacher of Elementary School and Teacher of Student with Disabilities or - Teacher of the Handicapped Endorsement
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter, effective instructional strategies, and developmentally appropriate classroom practices.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and New Jersey special education regulations.
• Strong classroom management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction aligned to IEP goals, student skill levels, and curricular expectations as appropriate.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate varying learning styles, abilities, and needs.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate educational records and documentation.
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with CST, BCBAs, related service providers, and families to support consistent programming.
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Maintain compliance documentation including progress monitoring and IEP implementation records.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Strong communication

Classroom management

Collaboration with CST/BCBAs

Inclusion practices

Education

New Jersey Instructional Endorsement - Elementary School

New Jersey Endorsement - Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education

Date Posted: 6/29/2026

Location: Sherman Elementary School

08/2026

Teacher of Special Education

Sherman Elementary School

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 10-Month Position

START DATE: August, 2026

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specialized instruction aligned to IEP goals, student skill levels, and curricular expectations as appropriate.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate varying learning styles, abilities, and needs.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate educational records and documentation.
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with CST, BCBAs, related service providers, and families to support consistent programming.
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Maintain compliance documentation including progress monitoring and IEP implementation records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Endorsement. - Teacher of Elementary School and Teacher of Student with Disabilities or - Teacher of the Handicapped Endorsement
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter, effective instructional strategies, and developmentally appropriate classroom practices.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and New Jersey special education regulations.
• Strong classroom management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

SALARY: $66,000.00 - $74,961.00 Final salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with the Roselle Park Education Association's collectively bargained agreement

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, prescription, and dental benefits
• Paid sick, personal, and bereavement allotments
• Participation in NJ Division of Pensions & Benefits TPAF Retirement System

Equal Opportunity Employer: Roselle Park School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pay Transparency Notice: In accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, the compensation and benefits information provided above reflects a good faith estimate for the position. Final compensation may be influenced by factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, and alignment with the needs of the district.