Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Special Education Teacher

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Education and Training

Department
Douglass Developmnt Disab Cntr

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Reports to the Assistant Director.
• Coordinates educational and behavioral programming for students with developmental disabilities, specifically autism, enrolled at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.
• Trains and supervises university undergraduate practicum students.
• Works with families of the students who attend the DDDC.
• Coordinates inter-department activities as related to educational and behavioral assessment, intervention, and transition for a particular group.
• Oversees classroom assistants & lead instructors.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
05

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
71447.000

Mid Range Salary
90435.000

Maximum Salary
109422.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with NJ Teacher K-6 certification (including CE/CEAS).
• At least 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with autism, behavioral technology, data management, goal assessment and planning, family programming, and paraprofessional supervision.

Certifications/Licenses

• Teacher of Kindergarten through Grade 6 with students with disabilities endorsement or CE/CEAS.
• Must obtain standard teaching credential within 2 years of hire date.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication skills and computer literacy.
• Teachers who do not meet DOE requirements, but who are eligible under IDEA flexibility rules, will have a maximum of 2 years to complete requirements as outlined by the NJDOE.
• Effective, proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Advanced Behavioral Technology.
• Knowledge of and experience with computers and computer software, research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Advanced Behavioral Technology, research, and an understanding of DDDC's research and mentoring models.
• Master's degree.

Equipment Utilized

• Computers: Word Processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphing software, commercially made educational materials (e.g., Handwriting Without Tears, Edmark Reading, Reading Mastery, etc).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day.
• Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals with autism (ages 3 1/2 - 21 years or adults), driving vans or other vehicles.
• Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior.
• Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, adults, and staff moving about.

Special Conditions

• Multiple vacancies.
• Selected candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check.
• In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo, and authorize the university to conduct fingerprint, criminal history, and/or child abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division, and/or the New Jersey Division of State Police Bureau of Identification.
• Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the university associated with the background investigations, whether required by statute or not.
• In accordance with state-mandated requirements, a Mantoux test if required, will be administered to successful applicants to verify the absence of tuberculosis.
• In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the university, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B, unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1745

Posting Open Date
09/09/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.