Teacher Special Education Autism

Young World Physical Education; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 64,830 - 107,699; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools in Paterson, New Jersey, seeks a Teacher Special Education Autism to support elementary students. The role emphasizes implementing IEP goals, adapting curricula, and delivering individualized instruction in collaboration with school staff.

Qualified candidates will hold NJ SLD or Teacher of Handicapped certification, have autism experience, and demonstrate strong classroom management, data use, and English communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ SLD or Teacher of Handicapped certification.
• Experience teaching elementary students with autism or PDD.
• Ability to tailor instruction to IEP goals.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration to meet academic goals.
• Ability to collect and use data to modify instruction.
• Strong English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Create nurturing, positive classroom climate with clear routines.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Learning Standards.
• Excellent classroom management skills.

Skills

NJ SLD Certification

Autism experience

IEP-based instruction

Team collaboration

Data-driven instruction

English communication

Classroom management

NJ Learning Standards

Positive classroom climate

Job description

Teacher Special Education Autism

Paterson Public School District 020 SCHOOL # 20 - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5490431
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must have appropriate certification-New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
• Experience working with elementary students with special needs, primarily students with a diagnosis of autism or a pervasive development disorder.
• Ability to modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals and objectives
• Ability to motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations
• Able to work collaboratively with school leadersand school staff to collect, analyze, and use data to continuously modify the instructional program
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community
• Ability to provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines and effective classroom management skills
• Knowledge of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards
• Excellent classroom management

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 Affiantive 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: $64,830 to $107,699 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]

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