Special Education Teacher | Elizabeth, New Jersey

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • Schools - Special Education Teacher
  • 6 days ago

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity guiding elementary students toward success as a Special Education Teacher. This full-time role focuses on supporting a diverse caseload of 30 to 40 students across several school locations. Your expertise will be key in providing tailored instruction and conducting essential student evaluations. With a home base at Colonial Middle School, youll work primarily across four designated campuses, collaborating with dedicated teams passionate about helping children thrive.

Key Qualifications:

  • Valid NJ Teaching Certificate
  • Special Education/Learning Disability Teacher endorsement (SPED/LDT-C for 26-27 school year)
  • Strong background in student evaluations, particularly for elementary grades
  • NJ Tech Certification
  • Prior experience in special education at the elementary level highly valued

Core Responsibilities:

  • Deliver individualized instruction to meet IEP goals for students with varied learning needs
  • Conduct comprehensive student evaluations and assessments, maintaining detailed documentation
  • Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment across assigned campus locations
  • Collaborate regularly with general educators, related service providers, and families
  • Participate in IEP meetings and contribute expertise to ensure effective support plans
  • Travel between multiple school sites as required; primary locations include Port Redding, Indiana Ave, Claremont Ave, and Kennedy Park schools

This contract begins as soon as possible and runs through June 23, 2027, aligning with the full academic year. The standard schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, ensuring work-life balance and ample time for impactful preparation and collaboration.

Start making a difference right away. If youre a passionate, credentialed special educator ready to inspire and support students every day, we invite you to apply now for this engaging and meaningful role!

Compensation for this position ranges from $31.34 to $50.97. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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