Transformative Special Education Teacher, Severe LD (K-8)

Camden City School District; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden City School District in Camden, New Jersey, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Learning and/or Language Disability Severe, K-8, for SY 26/27. The role focuses on high-quality, differentiated instruction to help students meet grade-level standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate and have experience teaching in urban settings; strong collaboration with families and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate: Teacher of the Handicapped (2470); Teacher of Students with Disabilities (2475) with other NJ certificate.
• Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting (strongly preferred).
• A valid driver's license with current insurance and valid vehicle registration.
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a classroom leader by providing high quality, differentiated instruction to students.
• Setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals.
• Implementing and effectively modifying instruction aligned to the district's educational goals by focusing on high standards and achievement for all students.
• Designing and implementing high-quality, thorough lesson, unit and long-term plans that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to master daily objectives and grade level standards.
• Co-planning with Special Education Teachers when necessary to ensure that the academic and behavioral needs of each student are met.
• Continuously tracking student achievement data and using the data to inform instructional planning and delivery.
• Preparing, leveraging and delivering constructive feedback to students aimed at improving their academic performance.
• Maintaining, monitoring, and reporting students' grade and attendance records.
• Attending and actively participating in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.

Skills

Experience teaching in urban setting

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate: Teacher of the Handicapped (2470) ; Teacher of Students with Disabilities (2475) with other NJ certificate

Job description

Camden City School District in Camden, New Jersey, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Learning and/or Language Disability Severe, K-8, for SY 26/27. The role focuses on high-quality, differentiated instruction to help students meet grade-level standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate and have experience teaching in urban settings; strong collaboration with families and staff is essential.