Special Education Teacher
- $90,000 - $90,000
- Jersey City, NJ
K-12 - Students with Disabilities - Empower Lives Through Purpose-Driven Education • Thrive in a Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team • Grow with Tuition Support & Career Development
A bit about us:
We are a mission-driven educational community serving students ages 3–21 with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. Our team is united by compassion, innovation, and a commitment to helping each student achieve independence. With over 130 years of service, we offer a dynamic learning environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, integrated therapies, and a culture of inclusion and excellence.
Why join us?
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:
🏥 Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Shared cost coverage with pre-tax savings 5
💰 403(b) Retirement Plan – School contributes ~2% annually based on profitability 5
🎓 Tuition Reimbursement – For continuing education and required endorsements 6
🧘 Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for personal and professional challenges 5
🏖️ Generous PTO & Holidays – Paid time off aligned with school calendar 6
🚌 Commuter Benefits – Pre-tax options for transit and parking 5
🧠 Professional Development – Mentorship, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration 6
🏋️ On-Site Resources – Sensory room, therapy pool, adaptive gym, assistive tech library 7
🏥 Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Shared cost coverage with pre-tax savings 5
💰 403(b) Retirement Plan – School contributes ~2% annually based on profitability 5
🎓 Tuition Reimbursement – For continuing education and required endorsements 6
🧘 Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for personal and professional challenges 5
🏖️ Generous PTO & Holidays – Paid time off aligned with school calendar 6
🚌 Commuter Benefits – Pre-tax options for transit and parking 5
🧠 Professional Development – Mentorship, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration 6
🏋️ On-Site Resources – Sensory room, therapy pool, adaptive gym, assistive tech library 7
Job Details
What You Will Be Doing
Deliver individualized instruction to students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities
Develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with families and school staff
Participate in Pre-IEP and IEP meetings and progress reviews
Create a structured, inclusive classroom environment tailored to student needs
Integrate assistive technology and adaptive strategies into daily instruction
Collaborate with therapists, specialists, and educators to support holistic student development
Skills You Need
NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard TOSD Certification (mentorship year accepted)
Minimum 2 years of experience with children with disabilities
Willingness to pursue NJ Teacher of the Visually Impaired Endorsement (tuition reimbursed)
Strong communication, planning, and collaboration skills
Comfort working in a multidisciplinary, inclusive setting
Deliver individualized instruction to students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities
Develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with families and school staff
Participate in Pre-IEP and IEP meetings and progress reviews
Create a structured, inclusive classroom environment tailored to student needs
Integrate assistive technology and adaptive strategies into daily instruction
Collaborate with therapists, specialists, and educators to support holistic student development
Skills You Need
NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard TOSD Certification (mentorship year accepted)
Minimum 2 years of experience with children with disabilities
Willingness to pursue NJ Teacher of the Visually Impaired Endorsement (tuition reimbursed)
Strong communication, planning, and collaboration skills
Comfort working in a multidisciplinary, inclusive setting
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