Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement

Special Education Teacher – Leave Replacement

West Windsor – Plainsboro Regional School District, Dutch Neck – West Windsor, New Jersey.

Job : 5812419
Final date to receive applications: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher

Department:
Special Services

Reports To:

Principal or Special Education Supervisor

Salary Guide: WWPEA; 10‑month position

Position Summary:

Develop skills, concepts, attitudes and acquisition of knowledge in accordance with the student’s abilities and personal goals. This is a leave replacement position for September 2026 – June 2027.

• Teach in accordance with the assignment, utilizing philosophy, goals, and materials approved by the board of education.
• Work with parents to guide the growth and development of the students.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior necessary for the effective functioning of class and school activities.
• Create an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate to the students.
• Make recommended changes in students’ program.
• Test incoming students for initial class placement.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal and/or Special Services Supervisor.

Must be a certified teacher with the State of New Jersey. Employee must be willing to assume a leadership role when needed.

Ability to be proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and Genesis Employee Portal.

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

The West Windsor‑Plainsboro Regional School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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.

New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

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 West Windsor‑Plainsboro Regional School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law, if such a determination becomes necessary.