Teacher Special Ed/ ERI

Paterson Public Schools; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking qualified educators for K-6 with Students with Disabilities certification. The role emphasizes diagnosing student needs, applying evidence-based instructional strategies, and using data to inform practice.

Strong communication with staff, students, parents, and community is essential. Ideal candidates demonstrate integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to inclusive education, aligning with NJSLS and NJSLA standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey teacher certificates in K-6 and Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.
• Possess interpersonal skills with students, staff, parents & community.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Design and implement standards-based instruction.
• Analyze data to drive instruction.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Standards-based instruction

Child development knowledge

NJ teacher cert K-6

Special Education cert (SWD)

Educational technology

Critical thinking

Community collaboration

Education

NJ Teaching Certification K-6

NJ Certification: Students with Disabilities

Job description

Qualifications:

• Must hold New Jersey teacher certificates in K-6 and Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.


• Possess interpersonal skills with students, staff, parents & community.


• 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 Affir**mative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.