Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
9/28/2026

Location:
Fernwood Middle School

Date Available:
01/01/2027

Closing Date:
10/09/2026
Job Title: Special Education Teacher - POR/ICR

Reports To: Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education

Job Purpose: To provide instructional services to students who have an IEP.

Qualifications-Required:
NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE)
Content Area Certification or Middle School Endorsement
Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
Excellent classroom management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to speak English clearly and accurately
Ability to create and implement lesson plans that demonstrate differentiated instruction
Ability to collaborate and cooperate with CST members
Ability to implement and follow students' IEPs
Ability to engage and motivate students
Ability to appropriately involve paraprofessionals in the delivery of instruction and classroom rules
Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians of students
Ability to pass the Criminal History Review
Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure

Qualifications-Desired:
2-3 years of teaching experience
Familiarity with Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching

Duties/Responsibilities:
Creates and follows daily lesson plans that detail differentiated teaching strategies
Implements best practices and strategies in classroom instruction
Implements teaching strategies that engage and motivate students
Works with the CST members to ensure the appropriate student services are being provided to special needs students
Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is safe and conducive for teaching and learning
Creates and modifies student assessments as needed
Communicates with parents/guardians
Establishes and enforces rules and procedures for appropriate behavior during classroom
Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
Teaches personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
Guides and counsels students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests
Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation
Uses computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction

Working Conditions:
School Building
Classroom
Prorated Salary Range of $60,141 (BA, Step 1) to $104,512 (DOC, Step 13)
Medical and Dental Benefits
Pension membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)

Physical Requirements:(These requirements enable the individual to perform the basic functions of the position.)
Able to walk up/down stairs
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to sit for long periods of time
Able to talk for long periods of time
Able to user a computer keyboard
Able to perform physical restraints as needed

Direct Reports:
N/A

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Selection Procedure:
Interview