Teacher Special Ed. LLD (Middle School)

TrulyHired; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools in Paterson, New Jersey, is seeking a dedicated middle school special education teacher to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Candidates must hold the New Jersey Middle School content area certificate with a Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped certificate, and demonstrate strong collaboration and instructional planning.

This role emphasizes building individualized supports, aligning with state requirements, and engaging

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Jersey Middle School content area certificate with a Students with Disabilities certificate or Teacher of the Handicapped certificate.
• Experience teaching and working with students with exceptional needs.
• Knowledge of special education assessment and program requirements.
• Strong integrity and moral character.
• Knowledge of child development and effective instructional strategies.
• Experience working with middle school students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and respect for others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Skills

NJ teaching certificate

Special education

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written and oral communication

Computer literacy

Student assessment

Education

NJ Middle School Content Area certificate with Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped certificate

Tools

Interactive computer instructional software

Job description

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold a New Jersey Middle School content area certificate with a Students with Disabilities certificate or hold a Teacher of the Handicapped certificate
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children with exceptional needs unless entering teaching from an alternative certification program.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the specialized certification area, including an understanding of the current rules and regulations regarding special education assessment and program requirements.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, children with disabilities, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and children with exceptional needs.
• Experience working with middle school 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 Affectionate 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.