Special Education Teacher
Full-Time | Exempt, (M-F, 8:30-3:30pm/Fall 2026) Location: First Children School – Plainfield, NJ, Compensation Range: $61,000-$80,000/annually
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3-21).
First Children School is a New Jersey Department of Education–approved private special education school serving students from PreK through high school with multiple disabilities, including medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled students, as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired.
Responsibilities
- Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP.
- Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
- Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction.
- Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.
- Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP.
- Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- In this role, you will help students aged 3-21 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living. As part of our commitment to community outreach, you will engage with local organizations and resources to support our students in achieving their vocational goals and integrating successfully into the community.
Team Structure
This role will be part of the instructional team, reporting to the school principal.
Basic Qualifications
- BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
- NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification
- Minimum of two years teaching experience with children
- Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation and sick pay
Life insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discount programs
401(k) retirement plan
Employee referral bonus program
Who We Are
First Children Services is a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional services to children and families. We use a variety of effective techniques and emphasize family involvement to achieve meaningful outcomes. Our team approaches every challenge with compassion, dedication, and determination.
Equal Employment Opportunity
First Children Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation may email recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com with the job title, requisition ID, and a description of the requested accommodation.