2519- Special Education Teacher

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

Do you have a passion for working with children and helping them succeed?

First Children School is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children and young adults with special needs ages 3-21. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide individualized instruction, classroom support, and encouragement to help students build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills.

No two days are the same, and every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a student’s life!

What You'll Do

You’ll work closely with classroom staff, therapists, families, and administrators to create a supportive and engaging learning environment for students with diverse educational and developmental needs. Responsibilities may include developing lesson plans aligned with student IEPs, implementing individualized instruction and behavioral strategies, training classroom assistants to provide one-to-one support, attending annual reviews and team meetings, and utilizing appropriate curricula and teaching materials.

In this role, you will also help students ages 3-21 develop essential life and vocational skills that support greater independence and successful transitions into adulthood. As part of our commitment to community outreach, you may collaborate with local organizations and resources to help students achieve their vocational and transitional goals.

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who are:

• Patient, caring, and committed to helping students thrive
• Collaborative team players with strong communication skills
• Skilled at creating structured, engaging, and inclusive learning environments
• Flexible, dependable, and passionate about special education

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education is required, along with either a NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of teaching experience working with children and must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

K through 6th grade certification is preferred.

Why First Children School?

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 and complex educational and medical needs. Our students may be medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled, as well as deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired.

Our dedicated team works together to provide exceptional educational and therapeutic services in a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding environment where every staff member plays an important role in student success.

Why Join First Children School?

We are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee referral bonus program

If you are caring, motivated, and ready to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply today and join a team committed to changing lives!

First Children Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com