Special Education Teacher (High School)

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom culture in which all students feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Build strong relationships with students and families that reflect genuine care, respect, and a shared commitment to academic and social-emotional growth. Design and implement individualized and small group instruction aligned with students’ IEPs, grade-level standards, and the school’s college-preparatory curriculum.

Ensure that all students, including those with disabilities, have equitable access to rigorous coursework that prepares them for postsecondary success. Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and deliver differentiated instruction and co-teaching models that meet the diverse learning needs of students across all content areas.

Provide specialized instruction and targeted interventions in literacy, mathematics, executive functioning, and social-emotional skills to support students in achieving their IEP goals and preparing for college and career readiness. Assess and analyze student performance data regularly to inform instruction, monitor IEP progress, and make data-driven adjustments with the IEP team and school leaders.

Ensure compliance with all IDEA and NJDOE special education regulations, including accurate and timely IEP development, documentation, progress reporting, and family communication. Foster and promote UC TEAMS values to create a structured, caring, and responsive learning environment that encourages independence, self-advocacy, and personal growth.

Collaborate with related service providers, child study team members and other stakeholders to develop and implement supports that promote academic achievement and transition planning. Develop strong partnerships with families through consistent communication, participation in IEP meetings, conferences, and school events to ensure alignment between home and school.

Arrive at school each day by 7:30 a.m. and leave no earlier than 3:45 p.m.

Qualifications

NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification or eligibility required NJ Subject Area certification (content-specific) preferred Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Self-reflective and analytical problem solver with a growth mindset Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous improvement Unwavering belief in the potential of all students and persistence in helping them achieve excellence