Teacher Special Ed. Resource (Middle School)

Young World Physical Education; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools in Paterson, New Jersey is seeking a Teacher Special Ed. Resource for a middle school.

The role focuses on providing specialized instruction and support for students with disabilities, using appropriate instructional strategies and collaboration with staff. The candidate must hold a New Jersey Middle School certificate with a Students with Disabilities certificate or a Teacher of the Handicapped certificate.

Qualifications

• Possess NJ Middle School content certificate (English or Math) with Students with Disabilities or TOH certificate.
• Experience teaching students with exceptional needs.
• Knowledge of special education assessment and program requirements.
• Strong integrity and character; professional ethics.
• Understanding of child development and exceptional needs.
• Experience teaching middle school students.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support middle school students with exceptional needs.
• Collaborate with staff and families to monitor progress and adjust instruction.

Skills

Certificate eligibility

Middle school instruction

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Collaboration

Education

NJ Middle School cert + SWD or TOH

Tools

Interactive instructional software

Job description

Teacher Special Ed. Resource (Middle School)

Paterson Public School District 313 DR. HANI AWADALLAH SCHOOL - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5517915

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold a New Jersey Middle School content (English or Math) 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 workingwith 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 Affirmative 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $63,130 to $106,499 Per Year

Job Categories: 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]