2674- Social Studies Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Special Education Social Studies Teacher | North Hudson Academy Full-Time | Exempt, M-F, 7:15-2:15pm Location: North Hudson Academy, North Bergen, NJ Compensation Range: $61,000-$80,000/annually North Hudson Academy is seeking a dedicated Social Studies Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school.

We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum. No two days are the same, and every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a student’s life!

Position Summary

The High School Social Studies Special Education Teacher is responsible for delivering standards-based social studies instruction, implementing IEP goals, managing classroom behavior, and supporting students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs in a structured educational setting.

Job Responsibilities

Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students Planning and managing the school’s therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff. Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials. Keep records as required.

Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for individual students as required. Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities Team: This role will be part of the Instructional team, reporting to the school principal.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Special Education, Social Studies, History, or a related field. Special Education certification, Teacher of the Handicapped certification, or experience teaching students with disabilities is strongly preferred. Successful completion of Praxis testing. Experience with children with disabilities Must be able to read, write and understand English Benefits: Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.

Who we are: First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.