Teacher Preschool Special Ed

041 DALE AVENUE SCHOOL; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is hiring for a Teacher Preschool Special Ed in Paterson, New Jersey. The role requires New Jersey certificates in P-3 and Students with Disabilities, with experience teaching preschoolers with special needs and data-driven instruction to support individualized learning goals.

The position is full-time within Paterson Public School District #26, with ongoing equity and professional development opportunities. Salary ranges are provided and posted until filled.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey teacher certificates in P-3 and Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.
• Experience teaching preschool students with special needs.
• Diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills.
• Demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing standards-based instruction.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.

Skills

NJ Teacher Cert P-3

Teacher of the Handicapped/SWD

Preschool teaching

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven instruction

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Interactive computer instructional software

Job description

Teacher Preschool Special Ed

Paterson Public School District 026 SCHOOL # 26 - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929147

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold New Jersey teacher certificates in P-3 and Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.
• Possess interpersonal skills with students, staff, parents & community.
• Experience teaching preschool students with special needs.
• Diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills.
• Demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing standards-based instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others.
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.

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 Aff... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]