Special Education Teacher - Autism Program Joseph F. Cappello School

Mercer County Special Services School District Joseph Cappello School
- Hamilton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Mercer County Special Services School District Joseph Cappello School
- Hamilton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mercer County Special Services School District

Job : 5855793
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

School Year

Description

• Provides for a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Promote the educational growth of students, commensurate with student ability as described in individualized educational plans (IEP).
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse students desired.

• Valid New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification and/or valid New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped
• Willingness to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess the physical and mental capacity to perform major job responsibilities including but not limited to the ability to lift 50 pounds.

The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity.

The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits

Following the established MCSSETA Salary Guide Step 1 $ 77,426

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Isabella Cantalice , HR Manager
• Administration Office
• Phone:
• Email: icantalice