Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:
The Coles Program seeks a highly qualified Special Education Teacher to provide instruction in one or more secondary content areas (including Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies) to students with disabilities.

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification preferred
OR
NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification with appropriate content-area certification

Specific Skills Required
Valid New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
New Jersey instructional certification in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or another secondary content area
Ability to provide instruction in the assigned content area while supporting students with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, accommodations, modifications, and progress monitoring
Ability to differentiate instruction and utilize evidence-based instructional practices
Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, counselors, case managers, child study team members, and families
Experience utilizing student data to inform instructional decisions

Specific Skills Preferred
Teacher of the Handicapped certification preferred
Experience teaching students in alternative education, therapeutic, or special education settings
Experience teaching Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies at the secondary level
Knowledge of restorative practices, trauma-informed instruction, and social-emotional learning
Experience working with students requiring behavioral, emotional, and academic interventions
Familiarity with transition planning, career readiness, and post-secondary planning

Additional Responsibilities
Participate in IEP meetings, annual reviews, and manifestation determination meetings
Collaborate with staff to support student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth
Assist with school-wide initiatives, student supervision, and program activities
Participate in professional development, department meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings
Support the implementation of individualized student interventions and transition planning

Extra duties as assigned by the building Principal
Salary: $60,653 - $115,891 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications
Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included


All alternate route candidates ("Certificate of Eligibility) must show completion of 50 hours of pre-service training through a DOE approved CE educator program prior to being interviewed for a position. The certificate of completion must be uploaded into the AppliTrack portal in order for alternate route candidates to be considered. Further information about the alternate route program can be obtained at https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/CEprogramproviders.shtml.

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.