Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Job overview

The Teacher of Students with Disabilities role is onsite in West Orange, NJ, paying $55,000–$65,000 per year. Mount Carmel Guild Academy is a private special-education placement for students in pre-K through grade 12; Catholic Charities’ stated mission is to serve people who are poor and marginalized. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with students’ individualized education goals, monitors progress, and collaborates with assistants, parents, and staff to support student learning and development.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement classroom instruction addressing IEP goals and objectives
• teach using the Common Core State Standards at an appropriate level
• use positive reinforcement and the school-wide behavior modification program
• monitor progress and maintain daily notes
• communicate with parents
• guide teacher assistants
• adapt materials
• complete progress reports every 60 days
• develop present levels and goals for annual reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher of students with disabilities

west orange nj

catholic charities of the archdiocese of newark

mount carmel guild academy

special education

pre-k–12

iep goals

classroom instruction

njdoe certification

$55,000–$65,000 per year

student loan forgiveness eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree, New Jersey Department of Education elementary or subject certification, and Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification. Two to three years of teaching experience is preferred. Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness is noted.

About the employer

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.