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

Special Education Teacher/ASD

Position Type
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Middle School Teaching / Special Education Teacher

Location
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South Orange Middle School

Date Posted
: 6/4/2026

Date Available
: 08/31/2026

Start
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September 2026

Reports to
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Principal

Qualifications

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities and Elementary Education certification required.
Experience teaching students in a self-contained Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program required; experience implementing ABA principles and strategies preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of designing and implementing individualized educational programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including differentiated instruction, AAC, behavior supports, communication development, and data-driven decision making.
Demonstrated ability to work with middle school students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and diverse communication, behavioral, academic, and functional needs preferred.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

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.

Uses technology for communication purposes.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Goal(s)

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

Terms of Employment

10 months. Salary as per SOMEA Agreement.

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Special Education Teacher​/ASD