Special Education Teacher - Autism Program

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching/Special Education-Autism

5/11/2026

Bordentown Regional School District

09/01/2026

Until filled

September 1, 2026

In Accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Valid NJ Teacher Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or Standard Certificate
• Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) endorsement required
• Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) endorsement preferred

The Bordentown Regional School District invites applications for the anticipated position of Special Education Teacher in the Autism Program. This position provides structured, individualized educational programming for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a self-contained or specialized setting. The Autism Program teacher designs instruction grounded in evidence-based practices for ASD, including applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles, structured teaching methodologies, and social-emotional learning frameworks.

The teacher collaborates with Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), related service providers, paraprofessionals, and families to implement comprehensive IEPs and support each student's communication, social, behavioral, and academic development in accordance with IDEA and NJAC 6A:14.

The Bordentown Regional School District is a Pre-K-12 district in Burlington County, New Jersey, committed to academic excellence, community partnership, and the success of every student.

• Design and deliver structured, individualized instruction for students with ASD using evidence-based methodologies including discrete trial training (DTT), naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs), and structured teaching (TEACCH)
• Develop and implement programs addressing communication, social skills, academic achievement, adaptive behavior, and independent functioning
• Integrate AAC systems, visual supports, and assistive technology into daily instruction as specified in student IEPs
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) developed in collaboration with the assigned BCBA
• Collect precise behavioral and academic data daily; use data to evaluate program effectiveness and guide instructional adjustments

• Develop and implement comprehensive IEPs addressing all areas of need including communication, behavior, academics, social skills, and transition
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings, annual reviews, and reevaluations with the Child Study Team and families
• Ensure all IEP documentation, progress reports, and service logs are accurate and completed on required timelines
• Ensure FAPE is delivered in the most appropriate and least restrictive environment consistent with each IEP

• Partner with the BCBA to develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior support plans
• Supervise and provide daily direction to paraprofessionals in the implementation of instructional programs
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to deliver integrated, student-centered programming
• Maintain transparent, consistent communication with families regarding student progress, program implementation, and home-school consistency strategies
• Participate in transition planning for students of transition age, with focus on functional independence, vocational skills, and community integration

• Knowledge of ASD characteristics, evidence-based practices, and the New Jersey ASD frameworks
• Familiarity with ABA including reinforcement, prompting hierarchies, data collection, and behavior management
• Understanding of IDEA, Section 504, and NJAC 6A:14 as applicable to students with ASD
• Experience with or knowledge of AAC systems, visual supports, and structured teaching environments
• Ability to implement and monitor behavior…