Special Education Teacher, ELA FMS

Special Education Teacher, ELA (26 - 27 School Year) - FMS

Franklin Township School District Franklin Middle School - Somerset, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job : 5616372

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Special Education ELA Teacher

2026 - 2027 School Year

Franklin Middle School

DESCRIPTION

Special Education ELA Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide daily instruction for students in accordance with Board approved curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate New Jersey Certification required:
  Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH), Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSWD) AND & ELA Specialization (5-8), Teacher of English
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization

10-Month Contract. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable and collective negotiations agreement.

In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/FTEA collective bargaining agreement, the salary range for this position in the 26/27 SY is Step 1 BA/BS ($68,023) - Step 18 PhD/EdD ($99,380). Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education.

For full time staff include:

• Medical, dental and prescription insurance
• Personal and sick days
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid holidays

The information contained in this job description is reviewed and approved by the Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements evolve. This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.

Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certificated staff.

Ability to be proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited Google Suite, IEP software program and Genesis Employee Portal and Student Information System.

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Franklin Township School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

The Franklin Township School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Holly Gamble, Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services (grades 6 - 12)
• Central Office
• Phone:  ext. 6108
• Email: holly gamble