Teacher of Special Education (Leave Replacement)

Somerville Public School District; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools invites applications for a Teacher of Special Education, grades 9-12, in a self-contained multiple disabilities classroom as a leave replacement. Location is Somerville High School, with availability from 01/04/2027 to 06/11/2027.

NJDOE certification for special education is required; experience in a self-contained setting is preferred. The position offers a salary range of $73,349-$80,249, with placement per the Somerville Education Association (SEA) Collective

Qualifications

• New Jersey Department of Education certification as Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
• Experience in a self-contained setting is preferred.

Skills

Self-contained setting experience

Education

NJDOE certification as Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Job description

Position Type: High School Teaching/Special Education

Date Posted: 10/5/2026

Location: Somerville High School

Date Available: 01/04/2027

Closing Date: 10/15/2026

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Job ID: 1431

Position: Teacher of Special Education, Grades 9-12 Self-Contained Multiple Disabilities Classroom (Leave Replacement)

Location: Somerville High School

Available: 1/4/2027- 6/11/2027

Qualifications: New Jersey Department of Education certification as Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Experience in a self-contained setting is preferred.

Salary: The salary range is $73,349-$80,249 with placement on the guide is in accordance with the Somerville Education Association (SEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits: Access to benefits is dependent upon the length of this leave replacement position and the start date.

Somerville Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

cc: SEA President SPSA President