Elementary Special Education Teacher; NJ Campus

Elementary Special Education Teacher (NJ Campus)

Winston Preparatory School is seeking a knowledgeable, engaging educator to join our Whippany, NJ campus as a full-time Elementary Special Education Teacher
. If you are seeking a school environment where your expertise is appreciated, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a direct and lasting impact on students’ lives, we encourage you to apply now for the 2026‑2027 school year. The hired candidate will begin August 2026.

Winston Preparatory School is a co‑ed private day school for 3‑12th‑grade students with learning differences, including dyslexia, NVLD, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties (ADHD).

Our mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends.

We are looking for a dynamic, committed, and innovative educator to help foster the academic and personal growth of our elementary students. In this role, you will deliver research‑informed, differentiated instruction in a classroom of 5‑10 students. You’ll also play a key part in nurturing each student’s social‑emotional development, while maintaining strong relationships with families and faculty.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive Leadership Team that values both professional autonomy and teamwork. Our approach emphasizes whole‑child development, with a focus on skill building, individualized programming and progress.

Responsibilities (illustrative, not exhaustive):

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
• Teach students in a small class setting (typically 5‑10 students)
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during class instruction to improve skills, including comprehension, abstract reasoning, executive function, and written language
• Instruct students using a variety of techniques, including multi‑sensory strategies, to generalize skills and meet varying needs and interests
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for a conducive learning environment for all students
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations
• Communicate with parents to discuss children’s progress and determine priorities for individualized educational needs
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other outside professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Collaborate with student teams and document weekly updates shared with families, including observations in both academic and social‑emotional realms
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Education, Special Education, or a related field
• Master’s degree (MA or MS) in Education, Special Education, or related field preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a lead teacher in an elementary classroom
• Commitment to collaboration, professional development, and positive work culture
• Strong skills in classroom engagement and management of various types of learners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Open to receiving feedback and growing within a close‑knit team of professionals
• Ability to think creatively and clinically to help each student reach their goals
• Experience with assessments preferred
• Training in specific writing and reading programs preferred

Benefits and Other Compensation Offered:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Accounts…