Teacher Preschool Special Ed

026 SCHOOL # 26; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District 026 SCHOOL # 26 in Paterson, New Jersey seeks a Preschool Special Education teacher to join the elementary team. Must hold a New Jersey P-3 certificate with Students with Disabilities or a Teacher of the Handicapped certificate and be prepared to collaborate with staff, students and families.

Knowledge of NJSLS and NJSLA, plus data-driven instruction and strong communication skills, are required. Position is full-time and starts immediately.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey P-3 certificate with Students with Disabilities or TOH certificate.
• Knowledge of NJSLS/NJSLA is required.
• Demonstrated effective instructional practices.
• Ability to analyze data to guide instruction.
• Experience with elementary students is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and integrity are essential.
• Proficient computer use and educational software knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Skills

NJSLS/NJSLA knowledge

Data-driven instruction

Elementary student experience

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking & problem solving

Tech literacy

Communication skills

Integrity & character

Education

P-3 with SWD/TOH certificates

Job description

Teacher Preschool Special Ed

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Job Details

Job ID: 5941869
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold New JerseyPreschool through Grade 3 (P-3) certificate with a Students with Disabilities certificate, or a Teacher of the Handicapped certificate
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Effective instructional practices and strategies
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working with elementary students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• 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

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 a? Wait... hmm...

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year
Job Categories:

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]