Special Education Teacher

First Children Services•North Bergen, NJ

13d•$61,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21). North Hudson Academy, a First Children School, is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

Requirements

BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Teacher of Mathematics.
Experience with children with disabilities
Must be able to read, write and understand English

Responsibilities

Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students
Planning and managing the school’s therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline
Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff.
Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials.
Keep records as required.
Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for individual students as required.
Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities