Teacher Special Education Autism

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools seeks a qualified K-6 teacher with special education credentials to join our diverse team. Strong knowledge of IEP goals, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with school leaders is essential.

Applicants must hold NJ instructional certificate for K-6 and SID/TOH certification, with experience supporting students with special needs. Excellent English communication and classroom management are required to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ instructional certificate for K-6 and SID/TOH certification.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability to modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals.
• Ability to motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations.
• Able to work collaboratively with school leaders to collect, analyze, and use data to 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 NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others.
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software.

Skills

Curriculum modification

IEP-based instruction

Team collaboration

Data-driven instruction

English communication

Education

NJ instructional certificate (K-6) + SID/TOH

Tools

Interactive instructional software

Data collection tools

Computers/tech literacy

Job description

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position K-6 and a Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
• Experience working with students with special needs
• 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 leaders and 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 NJSLS and NJSLA
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software

• Must hold appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position K-6 and a Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
• Experience working with students with special needs
• 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 leaders and 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 NJSLS and NJSLA
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Excellent classroom management

• 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

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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.