Teacher Special Education/ERI

Young World Physical Education; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Special Education/ERI for Paterson, New Jersey. Immediate starting date with posted deadline until filled and a salary range of $64,830 to $107,699 per year.

Must hold NJ instructional certificate plus Students with Disabilities certification and be able to modify instruction per IEP goals, collaborate with staff, and communicate effectively in English. Equal opportunity employer; API data-driven instruction and strong classroom management required.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ instructional certificate and Students with Disabilities/Teacher of the Handicapped certification
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Ability to modify curriculum based on IEP goals and objectives
• Ability to work in teams to meet academic expectations
• Collaborate with school leaders to collect, analyze, and use data to modify instruction
• Effective English communication, both oral and written
• Create a nurturing, positive classroom climate with clear routines and management
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Strong classroom management

Skills

Experience with special needs students

IEP-based curriculum adaptation

Effective English communication

Strong classroom management

Data-informed instruction

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Computer literacy and educational tech

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate

Students with Disabilities / Teacher of the Handicapped certification

Job description

Teacher Special Education/ERI

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5882813

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must holdappropriateNew Jersey instructional certificate for the position 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 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 theNJSLS 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

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 Aff

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 > Emotionally Disabled

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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