High School Special Education Teacher- 9th-12th Grade- 2026​/2027 SY

• Position Type:
  High School - Instructional / Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Location:
  
  High School (9-11)
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026

Special Education Teacher

LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking an experienced, highly qualified, passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher. Special Education Teachers ensure that students meet academic success in their classrooms as measured by achievement on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and student grades. The Special Education Teacher works in an inclusive classroom style ensuring that LEAP meets and/or exceeds the academic indicators found within the NJ Charter School Performance Framework.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred
• Required New Jersey state teacher certification (Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or be eligible for reciprocity with an out‑of‑state certificate)
• Experience working directly with special education populations in an urban classroom setting
• Documented experience using data‑driven instruction to achieve significant student gains
• Strong working knowledge of completing and utilizing the IEP Data Collection Toolkit

• Design ambitious assignments, learning goals, outcomes, and assessments that require exemplary work from every student, ensuring skill and knowledge is demonstrated from every content lesson.
• Identify and assess students’ strengths, needs, and growth of learning goals and outcomes for diverse academic needs including students with disabilities, English language learners, and students who are academically behind.
• Create a learning environment in which the activities, materials, resources, and grouping strategies maximize teacher‑student engagement.
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction through real‑world applications.
• Create a learning environment where all students demonstrate thorough understanding of content through multiple representations and can apply strategies for solving problems.
• Establish a culture where students learn to take initiative of their own learning discipline.
• Apply proven positive classroom management techniques that encourage an overall climate that feels safe and is focused on learning and respectful exchange of ideas, providing procedures and routines for handling disruptions, proactivity identifying and addressing potential misbehavior, and showing appreciation for each child as an individual.
• Promote active participation of all students that prompts thoughtful responses demonstrating critical thinking and understanding.
• Integrate new knowledge through encouragement of student engagement within groups; assessing and regrouping as students master each level.
• Incorporate assessments into effective student feedback; helping students measure their own performance.
• Communicate data and student learning goals and outcomes to students and parents at frequent intervals; building strong home‑school relationships.
• Maintain non‑instructional records (e.g., attendance, grading, discipline, schedules).
• Commit to ongoing professional development; model, implement, and support initiatives and best practices among colleagues.
• Maintain a strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Chief Academic Officer.

Ten‑month contracted position per negotiated CBA.

According to state statute, rules and board policy.

• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
• Optional pre‑tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation