One; Teacher Special Education LLD

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching / Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Copeland Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 07/05/2026

• NJ Teacher of Handicapped or Teachers of Students with Disabilities Certificate with appropriate elementary/subject teaching certificate
• Appropriate Subject area certifications required.
• Effective instructional practices and strategies; have expertise with students who experience multiple disabilities
• Understanding of Individual Educational Plans
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff members, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage students' behavior.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with classroom teacher and education services staff to support students.
• Must be reliable and of good moral character.
• Must meet criminal background check.

Full Time Tenure Track

Salary: $63,495.00-$ per Negotiated Contract (p. 42).

Benefits include:

• 12 sick days and 6 nonwork days
• State Pension with life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement per the negotiated contract linked above
• Professional Development Opportunities

All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Rockaway Township School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if received.

All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring administrator. Selection Procedure:
Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview and demonstration lesson as required by the position.

Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey.

If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.

Postings current as of 6/21/2026 1:09:10 PM CST.