Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Bright Beginnings Learning Center - Public Elementary School for students Preschool to age 12 with Autism and Multiple Disabilities located at 1660 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a ten (10) month position starting September 1, 2026, pending criminal history clearance.

Requirements:

• Classroom experience with students with Autism and/or Multiple Disabilities using Applied Behavior Analysis
• DOE TOSD/TOH Certificate, ABA experience preferred

Qualifications:

New Jersey State Department of Education Certification, other qualifications the Board may find appropriate.

Responsible to:

Program Administrator designated by the Board or Superintendent.

Scope:

The instructional staff members will demonstrate the personal qualities, perform all duties and fulfill all the responsibilities necessary to create a sound and meaningful educational climate within the assigned instructional location(s) or school. Using available data, appropriate instructional materials and equipment, instructional members will plan and execute learning activities based on developed student IEP/ISIP designed to facilitate each student's progress; in compensatory education, supplemental instruction, corrective speech or language instruction and or English as a Second Language or special education classes.

The teacher will establish efficient, clear management and techniques necessary to ensure effective operations of assigned instructional responsibilities and health and safety for students.

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Instructional services to assigned students including analysis and assessment of student needs, scheduling of assigned students, developing and implementing individual student educational plans, preparing written student progress reports as required and provide parent/guardian conferences as needed
• Providing ongoing coordination and communication of student progress to the program administrators, nonpublic school administrators, teachers, parent and/or guardian and to the sending resident district and staff
• Demonstrating a variety of teaching strategies in relationship to student learning styles
• Establishing and maintaining positive rapport and management in the classroom to enhance student behavior according to district policy and existing laws
• Maintain professional competence, confidentiality and demonstrate a willingness to improve performance
• Participate in curricula program to enhance student learning

The instructional staff member will be responsible to the Superintendent or his/her designee and will perform all duties in accordance with administrative directives, procedures and regulations and Board Policies. The instructional staff needs location(s) of teaching assignments will be ever changing based on the yearly referral system and the mandates of the laws to provide specialized instructional services. The instructional staff member is responsible for additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Planning and preparation
• Performance and student management
• Student progress and evaluation
• Professional qualities and practices
• Perform other duties, commitment with district goals as required

Benefits:

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.

Salary:

Following the established MCESA Salary Guide ranging from Step # 1 BA $60,553 to Step # 20 MA+30 $ 85,653