Teacher Special Education SLLD

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 qualified Teacher Special Education SLLD to join our district immediately. The role requires NJ instructional certificate and SLD/Special education certification. You will design instruction to meet IEP goals and collaborate with staff to support student achievement.

Strong English communication, data analysis, and classroom management are essential. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making and a positive, inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate New 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 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate

Students with Disabilities Certification

Tools

Interactive instructional software

Job description

Paterson Public School District, 041 Dale Avenue School, Paterson, New Jersey

Teacher Special Education SLLD

Job Details

Job ID: 5829321

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold appropriate New 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 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

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affi

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

Job Categories

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]