Special Education Teacher - Paterson, NJ

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Job Description

This opportunity seeks Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year in a K-12 public school setting located in Paterson, NJ. These are contract positions running from ASAP through June 2026, designed to support a diverse population of students with disabilities across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Behavior needs may vary by classroom.

Available positions include:

• Preschool Disabled Teacher
• Five Learning Disabilities Elementary Teachers (Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
• Five Elementary Autism Teachers (ages 6-8)
• One Elementary Autism Teacher (ages 8-10)
• One Elementary Behavioral Disability Teacher (Grades K-2)
• One Middle School Multiple Disabilities (MCI) Teacher (TOH/K-8 or subject certification with Students with Disabilities)
• One Middle School Autism Teacher (TOH/K-8 or subject certifications with Students with Disabilities)
• Two Middle School ELA Learning Disabilities Teachers
• One Middle School Social Studies Learning Disabilities Teacher
• One Middle School Science Learning Disabilities Teacher
• One Middle School Learning Disabilities Teacher (K-6 with Students with Disabilities certification)
• One High School Autism Teacher (TOH or subject with Students with Disabilities certifications)
• One High School ELA Learning Disabilities Teacher
• One High School Math Learning Disabilities Teacher
• One High School ELA MCI Teacher
• One High School Science MCI Teacher

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized instruction tailored to students unique learning needs and challenges
• Develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Utilize evidence-based strategies to support academic and behavioral growth
• Maintain detailed records of student progress and communicate with families and staff regularly
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment

Qualifications:

• Valid Special Education teaching certification appropriate to the grade band and disability category
• Experience working with children with disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioral Disabilities, and Multiple Disabilities
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to handle varying student behaviors
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits include health, vision, dental, and 401(k) plans. In-person interviews will be scheduled for qualified candidates.

Qualified special education teachers are encouraged to apply to support students in this dynamic, inclusive district. This is a rewarding contract opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of K-12 students with disabilities.

Compensation for this position ranges from $20.00 to $45.00. 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.