Special Education Teacher – Preschool

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/'); 'Preschool Disabled
• Date Posted: 11/21/2025
• Location:
  
  Davenport Complex
• Date Available:
  
  01/01/2026
• Closing Date: 11/30/2025

Job Title:
Special Education Teacher – Preschool (Anticipated)

Reports To: Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education

Job Purpose: To provide instructional services to preschool students who have an IEP.

• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE) and either P-3 or N-8 Certification
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
• Excellent classroom management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to speak English clearly and accurately
• Ability to create and implement lesson plans that demonstrate differentiated instruction
• Ability to collaborate and cooperate with CST members
• Ability to implement and follow students' IEPs
• Ability to engage and motivate students
• Ability to engage and educate students autistic disabilities
• Ability to appropriately involve paraprofessionals in the delivery of instruction and classroom rules
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians of students
• Ability to pass the required Criminal History Review
• Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure

• Familiarity with Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching

• Creates and follows daily lesson plans that detail differentiated teaching strategies
• Implements best practices and strategies in classroom instruction
• Implements teaching strategies that engage and motivate students
• Works with the CST members to ensure the appropriate student services are being provided to special needs students
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is safe and conducive for teaching and learning
• Creates and modifies student assessments as needed
• Communicates with parents/guardians
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures for appropriate behavior during classroom
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
• Teaches personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
• Guides and counsels students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests
• Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation
• Uses computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction

• School Building
• Classroom
• 10-Month Contract
• Salary range of $58,709 (BA, Step
  1) to $102,512 (DOC, Step 13)
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)

• Able to walk up/down stairs
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Able to talk for long periods of time
• Able to use a computer keyboard
• Able to bend or stoop to interact with students
• Able to perform physical restraints as needed

Direct Reports: N/A

Application Procedure: Apply Online

Selection Procedure: Interview

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