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Paul Robeson Charter School
Middle School Special Education Teaching Opportunity (6th-8th Grade) - 2025/26 School Year
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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
Paul Robeson Charter School (PRCS) is a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students from across Trenton in grades K-8. The mission of Paul Robeson CS is to provide a personalized education that challenges, inspires and prepares students to passionately pursue their dreams & lead a life of active civic engagement. PRCS inspires and equips every student to lead a life of achievement, service and success. Our structured and nurturing community, comprehensive programming and rigorous academic curriculum are designed to build self-motivated citizens, eager learners and strong leaders - regardless of circumstance. We seek to provide project-based learning and high-quality instruction to help students grow as learners and citizens. We believe in rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum where all students are given an opportunity to reach high academic success. Our teachers engage in extensive planning, strong instructional execution, and common skill-based assessments. Our curriculum engages students in building their academic proficiency and social-emotional skills to be successful. Opportunity PRCS is seeking passionate and hardworking Middle School Special Education Teacher to join the PRCS family for the 2026-27 School Year. The teacher in this role will teach middle school grade students in either 6th,7th and/or 8th grade. Each core subject teacher at Paul Robeson is responsible for a single content area, grade level and a maximum roster of 75 students to foster strong student relationships and prioritize deep content expertise. Additionally, all teachers receive extensive preparation and collaborative planning time and regular supports and coaching from a departmentalized leadership team. All staff members are considered critical players in decision making processes and have the opportunity to influence the overall direction of the school. Responsibilities Plan and provide excellent instruction, making every minute count in your classroom; Develop detailed lesson plans, materials, homework assignments, and assessments based on state standards and school-wide goals for student achievement Provide differentiated learning opportunities to support each student's academic growth; Set and reinforce clear expectations for student engagement; Continuously improve based on feedback and coaching from school leaders; Collaborate with other teachers to increase student engagement and achievement; Reward positive student engagement and hold students accountable using school-wide systems; Engage with family members regularly and participate in school-wide family engagement activities including phone calls to family members and school-based meetings with families; Provide additional academic support to students after school for at least one hour per week; Willing to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Outstanding instructional skills and data-driven approach to instructional planning; Mastery and enthusiasm for content/subject area; The ability to motivate students and cultivate a culture of achievement; A belief that ALL students should be held to high academic standards; Resilience and professionalism; Commitment to school transformation and continuous improvement; Open to feedback and coaching; Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement; Collaborative approach to problem solving. Educational Background and Work Experience Experience driving student achievement results; Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; Must hold or be actively working to obtain NJ teacher certification within the first year of employment and completed by the second year. The Rewards Competitive salary and benefits package; Extensive teacher preparation time; Professional collaboration with grade and content teams; Weekly coaching and ongoing professional development; Google Education platform for online assignment management; Opportunity to shape and develop curriculum.