Position Type:
Special Education Teacher/Special Education

Date Posted:
7/29/2026

Location:
BHP District Office, Blackwood NJ 08012

Closing Date:
08/05/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.
2. Highly qualified teacher in English preferred.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.
4. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
7. Working knowledge of computers desired.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works to achieve State core curriculum content standards and District educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the
classroom. Teaches students
through an approved course of study using Board-adopted curricula, textbooks, and other appropriate teaching materials.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of
each student.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Assesses student academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
5. Maintains records of student's educational progress in class record books and/or Board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
6. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conductive to learning.
8. Budgets class time effectively.
9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.
10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
11. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
12. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.
13. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
14. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
15. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
16. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Salary based on education and experience on the BHPEA Salary Guide - $60,500 - $102,350.

This position includes the following: Health Benefits, Dental Benefits, EAP Services, Access to Wellness and Discount Programs