Teacher - Special Education (Math)

DISTRICT; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Passaic Board of Education in Passaic, New Jersey is seeking a Teacher - Special Education (Math) to provide instruction aligned with district programs and meet individual student needs. The role emphasizes a structured learning environment and high expectations for student growth.

Qualified candidates hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsements and a bachelor’s degree or higher. A criminal history background check and proof of U.S.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher; exceptions to be determined based on New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, instructional content, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment, based around high expectations for student learning and success.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction consistent with district programs of study, curriculum, and instructional guidelines.
• Deliver instructional practice and pedagogy consistent with the approved curriculum and which meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education and the State, district and school’s instructional goals and objectives.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students through the creation and support of a positive learning environment.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.
• Provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques.
• Develop effective procedures for the operation and management of the classroom and for following routine school procedures. Establish and maintain appropriate expectations for student behavior in the classroom, school building and school grounds and exercises due care for the health, safety, and well‑being of the students.

Skills

NJ instructional certificate

Bachelor's degree or higher

Understanding of child development

Structured learning environment

Criminal history background check & US

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Teacher - Special Education (Math)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919807
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Exhibit 56

PASSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION Passaic, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher; exceptions to be determined based on New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, instructional content, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment, based around high expectations for student learning and success.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Principal, Director, Supervisor, Instructional Chairperson, or other certificated administrative or supervising personnel

PE...RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction consistent with district programs of study, curriculum, and instructional guidelines. Deliver instructional practice and pedagogy consistent with the approved curriculum and which meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education and the State, district and school’s instructional goals and objectives.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students through the creation and support of a positive learning environment.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.
• Provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques.
• Develop effective procedures for the operation and management of the classroom and for following routine school procedures. Establish and maintain appropriate expectations for student behavior in the classroom, school building and school grounds and exercises due care for the health, safety, and well‑being of the students.
• Demonstrate fairness and consistency when applying rules and grading students. Evaluate and grade classwork, homework, assignments, and tests in