Special Education Teacher

Location:

Gloucester City, NJ.

Employer:

Ombudsman Educational Services. Address: 609 S White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ 08106.

Starting Salary: $62,000 - $70,000 per year based on experience.

Ombudsman Educational Services is a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope. We seek a Special Education Teacher to join our award‑winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.

• Lead the instructional process for High School students with individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Create inclusive, collaborative environment that involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Establish and reinforce PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and consequences.
• Track and document student progress, maintain accurate files, and generate reports.
• Deliver differentiated instruction individually or collaboratively in a co‑teaching environment to meet IEP goals.
• Adapt curriculum content and instructional approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Utilize varied instructional methods, resources, and educational software.
• Manage student caseload responsibilities, including developing and implementing IEPs.
• Prepare detailed daily lesson plans and organize instructional materials aligned with standards.
• Maintain safe, organized, welcoming classroom environment, manage supplies effectively.
• Stay informed on current research‑based instructional practices, trends, and developments in special education.
• Respond constructively to feedback, pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Support school community by performing additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or a closely related field.
• Licensed New Jersey teaching credential or in process of obtaining.
• Licensed New Jersey special education instruction credential or in process of obtaining.
• Prior experience in curriculum development, differentiation, and instruction, preferably in an alternative, special education, or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and/or challenging behaviors.
• Prior experience and high knowledge of working with students with IEPs.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for at‑risk students with diverse needs.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help them toward realistic goals.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision‑making ability.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management training.
• Knowledge of relevant technology, including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual‑based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

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