Special Education Teacher

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🧾 Retirement 401(k) + Matching
🏥 Medical Coverage Health Insurance
🦷 Dental + Vision Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance
💙 Support Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
💳 Pre‑Tax Savings Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
🛡️ Protection Life Insurance
🌴 Time Off Paid Time Off
🎓 Career Investment Professional Development Assistance + Tuition Reimbursement
🤝 Referral Bonus Referral Program
🏷️ Extras Employee Discount
☀️ Summer Option ESY available (school runs 210 days/year incl. 6‑week ESY) — choose 10‑month or 12‑month structure
📈 Clear Growth Path (Comp Add‑Ons)

Special Education Teacher (2 Openings) — Pre‑K + K‑6

Location:

Fairfield, NJ (In‑Person)

Schedule:

Students 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (teachers start ~8 a.m.);
Monday–Friday (school‑day schedule)
Program Length: 10‑month or 12‑month (includes ESY; school operates a 210‑day program including a 6‑week ESY summer session)
Salary: $60,000–$82,000 per year (salary placement based on education/years)

• Deliver classroom instruction aligned to a structured curriculum that builds communication, socialization, attention, adaptive behavior, and independence (Pre‑K or K‑6 track).
• Implement each student’s IEP‑driven therapeutic education plan, coordinating goals across classroom routines and integrated services.
• Lead and coordinate classroom support staff (paras / 1‑1 aides), ensuring consistent implementation of strategies and student safety.
• Maintain accurate student records, lesson plans, data collection, progress notes, incident/safety reporting, and required documentation.
• Partner closely with families through regular communication and collaboration on carryover strategies.
• Work as part of a true interdisciplinary team with on‑site therapeutic supports (e.g., OT/PT/SLP and behavioral supports depending on student needs).

• NJ Certification Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) with P‑3 endorsement or K‑6 Elementary Endorsement OR Teacher of Handicapped certification
• Experience teaching students with developmental disabilities/special needs (classroom‑based preferred).
• Strong organization, documentation, and lesson planning skills (weekly plans and schedules).
• Confident classroom leadership with paraprofessional/TA coordination.
• High EQ collaborative, compassionate, positive team mindset; strong verbal/written communication.

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