Special Education Teacher

Location: Plainfield NJ 

Status: Full Time 

Schedule: M-F 8:30a-3:30p

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21). 

First Children School in Plainfield, NJ is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students in grades PreK through high school. We specialize in educating students with multiple disabilities including those who are medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled, deaf or hard of hearing, and/or visually impaired. 

Day to day primary functions: 

• 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.

What we require from you: 

• BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education (PreK through 3rd grade certification preferred)
• 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. 

What we have to offer you: 

• Exceptional Company Culture 
• All staff earn PTO 
• Full Time Benefits 

• Paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision 
• 401 (k) 

• Extended School Year 
• Tuition assistance, earn certificates and CEUs via our participating university  
• Employee Discount Program through ADP (LifeMart) 
• Employee Referral Bonuses Plan 
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 

Come discover endless opportunities with us! 

First Children Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.