Urban High School Special Ed Teacher

Uncommon Schools; Riverside Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Training and development

FSA / HSA options

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher dedicated to developing and monitoring accommodations for students with diverse learning needs. You will advocate for students and implement strategies that support academic, emotional, and physical development while upholding high expectations.

You will collaborate with families, 504 plans and IEP teams, differentiate instruction, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom culture that empowers every learner to reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• NJ state certification eligibility requirements.
• All instructional staff must become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
• 1–2 years of experience in urban K-12 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum.
• Collaborate with families and IEP/504 teams to develop accommodations.
• Create an inclusive, safe environment that empowers learners.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and leaders on IEP goals and data.
• Participate in weekly meetings to support school culture and practices.

Skills

Student development

Collaboration

Feedback seeking

Self-directed learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ cert eligibility

No teaching credential required

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher dedicated to developing and monitoring accommodations for students with diverse learning needs. You will advocate for students and implement strategies that support academic, emotional, and physical development while upholding high expectations.

You will collaborate with families, 504 plans and IEP teams, differentiate instruction, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom culture that empowers every learner to reach their potential.