Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:

12/5/2025

Location:

Dr. Miller Elementary School

Date Available:

03/01/2026

Closing Date:

02/20/2026

Additional Information:
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Job Title:

Special Education Teacher

Reports To:

Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education

Job Purpose:

To provide instructional services to students who have an IEP.

Qualifications
- Required:

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE)

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 appropriately involve paraprofessionals in the delivery of instruction and classroom rules

Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians of students

Ability to pass the Criminal History Review

Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure

Qualifications-Desired:

2-3 years of teaching experience

Familiarity with Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching

Secondary Content Certification

Duties/Responsibilities:

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

Working Conditions:

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)

Physical Requirements:

(These requirements enable the individual to perform the basic functions of the position.)

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 user a computer keyboard

Able to perform physical restraints as needed

Direct Reports:

N/A

Application Procedure:

Apply Online

Selection Procedure:

Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer