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Teacher Special Ed Resource ( Leave Replacement)
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$73,432 / year median in New Jersey
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Teacher Special Ed Resource ( Leave Replacement)
Paterson Public School District
002 SCHOOL # 2 - Paterson, New Jersey This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5911333
Application Deadline:
Jan 15, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Qualifications:
- Must hold appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position and a Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
- Experience working with students with special needs
- Ability to modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals and objectives
- Ability to motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations
- Able to work collaboratively with school leaders and school staff to collect, analyze, and use data to continuously modify the instructional program
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community
- Ability to provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines and effective classroom management skills
- Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
- Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
- Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
- Excellent classroom management
- For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.
- Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
- Pending budget availability
- All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled
Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$64,830 to $107,699 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required