Teacher Special Ed. LLD

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking qualified educators to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold the required New Jersey disability certifications and demonstrate expertise in growth, development, and evidence-based teaching strategies.

You will engage diverse learners with effective instruction, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with families and school staff. The role emphasizes strong communication, integrity, and teamwork within a supportive community committed to equitable

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Students with Disabilities certificate with appropriate instructional certificate for the position.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child growth, development, and effective instructional strategies.
• Exhibit enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Have integrity and demonstrate good 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.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Student assessment

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

New Jersey Students with Disabilities certificate

Appropriate instructional certificate

Teacher of the Handicapped certificate

Job description

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Students with Disabilities certificate with appropriate instructional certificate for the position or hold a Teacher of the Handicapped certificate
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• 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

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 Affinity 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.