Special Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)
The Chesterfield Township School District, a high-achieving PK-6 district located in northwestern Burlington County, is seeking a dynamic, motivated Special Education Teacher for our PreK to 6th grade Elementary Program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Requirements & Qualifications
·NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
·Ability to demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching methods
·Ability to maintain a positive learning environment with strong interpersonal and communication skills
·Knowledge of behavioral theory and/or experience with Behavior Management Systems
·Criminal history background check
·Proof of US citizenship or legal resident status
Responsibilities
·Report to building Principal and/or Director of Special Services.
·Provide high-quality instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with each student's individualized education program (IEP) in the general education or resource setting, as assigned.
·Identify student needs, coordinate instructional activities, and cooperate with other professional staff members for service delivery.
·Develop lesson plans and organize appropriate instructional materials.
·Establish and maintain standards of classroom management and student behavior needed to achieve learning targets.
·Work to achieve State Core Curriculum Content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-approved curricular tools and other appropriate learning activities.
·Set specific objectives for weekly lesson preparation and effectively carry out all objectives.
·Assess student academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
·Maintain records of each student's educational progress for reporting purposes.
·Consult with members of the Child Study Team (CST) regarding each student's educational program, academic program, and personal growth; complete required documentation for development of student IEPs; meet at least once annually with the case manager, parents, and other professional staff to review and revise the individualized education program and placement of each assigned student.
·Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.
·Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
·Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups.
·Make effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
Interested candidates - please send cover letter, resume, copy of certification, copy of college transcripts, and two professional references to employment@chesterfieldschool.com. c/o Dr. Melissa Carlton, Supervisor of Special Services & Early Childhood Education. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.