Teacher, Special Education; Leave Replacement

Teacher, Special Education (Leave Replacement)

Position Type:

K-12 Teachers/Teacher - Special Education

Date Posted:

12/15/2025

Location:

Camden, NJ

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Special Education Teacher (Leave Replacement)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Special Education Teacher.

Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office.

All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional support needed to succeed in school and beyond.

Across the District, our staff maintain a clear focus on ensuring that every student in the city is enrolled in an excellent school that meets his or her unique needs. The District believes in the power of high expectations and the extraordinary potential of our students.

A teacher in the Camden City School District will serve as a classroom leader who works to provide exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade level standards. The teacher will bring content-specific expertise to their instructional planning and delivery that equips students with the skills necessary to become informed, successful citizens in a global economy.

The teacher will collaborate closely with other staff members to ensure that all students receive outstanding support and services. Through this role, the teacher will work relentlessly to increase student achievement levels by consistently setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students, monitoring progress towards these goals through data analysis, and adjusting course when necessary. The teacher will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with parents, guardians and community members in order to positively impact their students' academic performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

* Valid New Jersey Instructional (Teacher's) 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

Role & Responsibilities

Major roles and responsibilities include:

* 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

* Consistently implementing and enforcing rules and consequences in the classroom setting and school-wide

* Providing continuous evaluation of student progress that is consistent with district established goals and policies, and clearly communicating this progress to all necessary stakeholders

* Maintaining, monitoring, and reporting students' grade and attendance records

* Taking personal responsibility for students' mastery of academic standards

* Effectively and innovatively incorporating technological resources into classroom lessons

* Committing to continual professional growth that leads students to achieve the greatest learning gains

* Communicating effectively with students, families and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process

* Attending and actively participating in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings

* Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis

The Teacher may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or their designee.

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the…