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Special needs teacher

DR LENA EDWARDS ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL·Jersey City, New Jersey

$64,088 - $69,898/yr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 3 months ago
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The teacher is responsible for designing and delivering a dynamic special needs curriculum tailored to individual student needs. They must monitor student progress, maintain detailed records, and communicate frequently with parents and colleagues to ensure academic success.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Dr. Lena
  • Edwards
  • Academic
  • Charter
  • School -
  • Jersey
  • City,
  • NJ 07304Salary
  • Range: $64,088.00 - $69,898.00
  • SalaryJob
  • Category: Education Special Needs Teacher Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School, located in Jersey City, NJ seeks an experienced full-time Special Needs Education Teacher who is passionate about engaging, motivating and working with students. We are seeking someone who will meet the educational development needs of students. Candidates should be compelling educational practitioners who are have a strong background and set of experiences in delivering special needs education curriculums. We are seeking a professional who is confident in his or her capacity to assess student needs, create and deliver a dynamic and engaging curriculum in accordance with each student’s educational needs, maintain records of student educational progress, and possess excellent communication skills with parents and stakeholders.
  • Major
  • Job
  • Responsibilities: Our teachers are responsible for students assigned and the day-to-day activities that move student behavior and learning to the highest standards of excellence and performance. The teacher implements strategies so that every student realizes his/her full educational potential. The teacher designs and implements the activities that will provide for the educational success of every student. The teacher will communicate positively and frequently with her/his professional colleagues, with each student, and with his/her parents in order to guide students to personal and academic success. The teacher serves as a mentor, coach, role model, and adult supervisor of children placed under his/her care and responsibility.
  • Basic
  • Responsibilities: Demonstrate care and respect for students, parents, and colleagues. Have high performance expectations and expect to be accountable for appropriate results. Be ethical, trustworthy, optimistic, and honest. Commit to the success of students, school, and colleagues and cooperate with stakeholders to achieve success. Communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders. Be punctual and maintain excellent attendance. Plan effectively. Make progress toward goals and complete annual goals. Lead where appropriate and support others who lead. Participate on one or more teams. Make sound judgments and decisions. Maintain an appropriate appearance for a professional. Organize, maintain, and report data and records correctly and on time. Use district and school resources astutely. Contribute to improved school and student performance. React positively to change, suggestions, and criticism. Engage in productive self-evaluation and the evaluation of school, subject, class, grade level, and team performances. Seek and eagerly participate in professional growth activities. Maintain confidentiality. Adhere to board policy, administrative procedures, and local, state and federal regulations. Manage performance improvement efforts using team structures, CPC, and VSPI.
  • Performance criteria: Demonstrate care and respect for students, parents, and colleagues. Have high performance expectations and expect to be held accountable for appropriate results. Be ethical, trustworthy, optimistic, and honest. Commit to the success of students, school, and colleagues and cooperate with stakeholders to achieve success. Communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders. Be punctual and maintain excellent attendance. Plan effectively. Make progress toward goals and complete annual goals. Lead where appropriate and support others who lead. Participate on one or more teams. Make sound judgments and decisions. Maintain an appropriate appearance for a professional. Organize, maintain, and report data and records correctly and on time. Use district and school resources astutely. Contribute to improved school and student performance. React positively to change, suggestions, and criticism. Engage in productive self-evaluation and the evaluation of school, subject, class, grade level, and team performances. Seek and eagerly participate in professional growth activities. Maintain confidentiality. Adhere to board policy, administrative procedures, and local, state and federal regulations. Manage performance improvement efforts using team structures, CPC, and VSPI. Reporting directly to the School Principal or Assistant Principal, all Teachers are responsible for students in class, anywhere in the building and/ or on School grounds. She/he will confer frequently with grade level colleagues and Cluster Leader.

Qualifications

All teachers must be licensed Bachelor’s Degree in Education or appropriate and related field Previous experience working as a teacher preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be able to communicate with all stake holders, particularly parents in acturally relevant manner Benefits include: Paid time off Holidays Health benefits TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten, eleven, or twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Principal. NOTE: All applicants must follow the application instructions. No recruiters, no fees paid for recruiting, and no phone calls please.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field and be licensed. Previous teaching experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills are preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • Record Keeping
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Student Assessment
  • Instructional Delivery
  • Educational Planning
  • Behavioral Management
  • Student Mentoring
  • Special Needs Education

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Health Benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$64,088 - $69,898/yr
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Posted
May 11, 2026
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
Application
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DR LENA EDWARDS ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL

DR LENA EDWARDS ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL is hiring in Jersey City, New Jersey. This opening is listed as other.

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