Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Location East Orange, NJ
Discipline Special Education Teacher
Date Posted August 12, 2026

Job Description

Now Hiring: Special Education Teachers

We are seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers for multiple full-time openings for the 20262027 school year. Opportunities are available across a variety of self-contained classroom settings serving students with diverse learning, behavioral, and support needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a district that has recently implemented significant program enhancements, including expanded behavioral support, reduced classroom sizes, and increased staffing resources.

Available Program Openings Cognitive Impairments (CI)

Students with cognitive impairments

  • 7th Grade
  • 8th Grade

Emotional Regulation Impairment (ERI)

Students requiring behavioral and emotional support

  • Grades 35
  • Grades 910

Learning Disabilities (Cross-Categorical)

Students with learning disabilities in a self-contained setting

  • 7th Grade
  • 8th Grade (Multiple Openings)

Moderately Cognitively Impaired (MCI)

Students with moderate cognitive impairments

  • Grades 910
  • Grade 11
  • Grade 12

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1

Students functioning on grade level with minimal support needs

  • Grades 35
  • Grades 912

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 2

Students requiring a moderate level of support

  • Grades 12
  • Grades 78

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 3

Students requiring intensive behavioral and educational support

  • Grades K2
  • Grades 35
  • Grades 68

Responsibilities

  • Deliver specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals
  • Manage and support self-contained special education classrooms
  • Collaborate with related service providers and support staff
  • Participate in IEP meetings and progress monitoring
  • Maintain compliance with state and district requirements
  • Foster academic, behavioral, social, and functional growth

Support & Resources

  • Special Education case management support
  • Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultants (LDTCs) available
  • Newly expanded behavioral support team
  • Lower student-to-teacher ratios in many specialized programs
  • District-developed curriculum and instructional resources

Qualifications

must hold:

  • New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement or
  • New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) endorsement

AND

A valid New Jersey primary teaching certification aligned with the grade level and/or subject area being taught.

Interview Process

  • Virtual interviews
  • Approximately 20-minute Zoom interview
  • Streamlined hiring process
  • Qualified candidates may receive same-day decisions

Why Apply?

  • 20+ openings available
  • Full school-year assignment
  • Lower classroom sizes in specialized programs
  • Strong behavioral and special education support
  • Newly enhanced district leadership and resources
  • Opportunities across multiple grade levels and program types

Compensation for this position ranges from $35.00 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. No question on the website is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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