Teacher Handicapped​/Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Company Overview

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark (CCAN) is a non‑profit corporation affiliated with Mount Carmel Guild Schools Corporation (MCGS). MCGS operates Mount Carmel Guild Academy
, a private out‑of‑district placement for children within special education, for grades PRE‑K‑12, located in West Orange, New Jersey
.

Full‑time Teacher of the Handicapped / Teacher of Students with Disabilities

The teacher’s primary function is to plan and implement classroom instruction that promotes growth in self‑expression.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and creating learning opportunities to address IEP goals and objectives and teaching using CCCS at an appropriate level.
• Motivating children with positive reinforcement and applying the school‑wide behavior modification program.
• Monitoring progress daily, maintaining daily notes, and completing progress reports every 60 days.
• Corresponding with parents by notebook, providing guidance and direction to teacher assistants, and collaborating with staff as needed.
• Developing materials to accommodate individual differences and writing and developing present levels of educational performance and new goals and objectives for annual reviews.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2–3 years of teaching experience preferred
• NJDOE Elementary education certification or subject certification
• NJDOE Teacher of the Handicapped certification OR NJDOE Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• CCAN is an equal‑opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Salary: $55k–$65k