Elementary Special Education Teacher

Elementary Special Education Teacher Limitless School Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $70,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Student progress monitoring Teamwork Special education for middle school students Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Academic IEP goal implementation Teaching Certification Student support planning Elementary Education Teaching Certification Working with children Working with middle schoolers Working with students Data collection for student progress in special education IEP progress monitoring Adolescents Special Education Certification Working with youth Full Job Description Special Education Teacher (Ages 12-15) Full-Time | DIR School Setting We are seeking a New Jersey-certified Special Education Teacher to work with middle school-aged students in a developmental, individual difference, relationship-based (DIR®-informed) learning environment. This role is ideal for an educator who believes that strong relationships, emotional safety, and understanding individual differences are the foundation for meaningful academic and social growth.

Qualifications:

Valid New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) certification K-6 Elementary certification Experience working with adolescents with learning and developmental differences Strong skills in building trusting relationships with students Experience with IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring Familiarity with

NJ Student Learning Standards Key Responsibilities:

Design and deliver individualized instruction aligned with students' developmental profiles and IEP goals Create a classroom environment that supports regulation, engagement, and positive peer relationships Use flexible, responsive teaching strategies that meet students where they are developmentally Collaborate closely with therapists, support staff, administrators, and families as part of an interdisciplinary team Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to holistic, child-centered planning Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with NJDOE requirements

What Makes This Role Unique:

A school culture that prioritizes relationships before academics Thoughtful collaboration with professionals who share a whole-child perspective Supportive leadership and reasonable class sizes Meaningful, mission-driven work with adolescents and their families School-year schedule

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person