Special Education Teacher Job Maplewood area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Special Education Teacher

Location: Columbia High School
FTE: 1.0
Date Available: September 2026

Position Overview

Candidates should have experience working in a special education classroom or resource room setting, with behavior modification experience at the secondary level. Candidates should desire to work cooperatively with academic teachers within a team concept.

Qualifications Required

Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
Experience with executive functioning preferred.
Familiarity with online learning platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities and modifications.
Experience with thorough data collection and behavioral management.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Required criminal history background check and medical screening, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

Salary Range

Bachelor's Degree: $70,000 - $100,315
Master's Degree: $77,450 - $109,865
Master's + 30 Credits: $81,565 - $115,450
Doctorate: $84,565 - $118,450

Key Highlights

Clear progression based on experience and educational attainment.
Substantial salary increases for advanced degrees.
Top-tier salaries reaching six figures for experienced educators.

Benefits

Medical, dental insurance.
Participation in the NJ state pension system.
Paid sick and personal days.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
Life insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

New Jersey Instructional Certificate or eligibility.
Teaching experience preferred, but not required.
Demonstrated knowledge in subject area.
Familiarity with use of technology as instructional tool.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Required criminal history background check.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Reports to: Principal

Job Goals

To provide instructional leadership in the classroom in accordance with the course of study approved by the Board of Education approved curriculum.

Primary Responsibilities

Implements instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.

Employs instructional methods and available materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

Assesses the performance of students on a continuing basis and provides progress reports as required.

Identifies students who require additional support services.

Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.

Maintains high expectations for student performance and behavior.

Engages in professional development activities, which enhances instructional practices.

Participates in appropriate building and district meetings.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Relationships

To maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, parents, administrators and appropriate community groups.

Terms of Employment

10 Months;
Salary as per SOMEA Agreement.

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