Special Education Teacher (Pillar Elementary School)

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Job Title

• Special
• Education
• Teacher
• Location:
• Livingston,
• NJ
• Reports To:
• Principal,
• Handicapped
• School
• Position
• Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 Annually

About pillar care continuum

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Special Education Teacher to join our Pillar Elementary School team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to supporting students with developmental disabilities by evaluating individual educational needs, designing personalized instructional programs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure student success.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in IEP meetings, conferences, and interdisciplinary team sessions to assess student needs and progress.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans in collaboration with the classroom team.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, goal-oriented lesson plans based on student IEPs.
• Administer and evaluate both formal and informal assessments.
• Coordinate educational programming with therapeutic services such as speech, OT, PT, aquatic therapy, and hippotherapy (if applicable).
• Train, supervise, and provide guidance to Teacher Assistants, volunteers, and student teachers.
• Maintain accurate educational records and submit timely progress reports.
• Create and maintain visually engaging and educational classroom environments.
• Communicate regularly with families and inform the Program Director of any significant observations or concerns.
• Implement appropriate behavior management strategies to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Stay current with best practices, trends, and technology in special education.
• Utilize computer technology for instruction and administrative tasks.
• Uphold professional behavior at all times and serve as a positive role model.
• Follow safety protocols and universal precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills & competencies

• Strong knowledge of special education principles and child development.
• Ability to assess, plan, and implement individualized education plans.
• Comfortable using and learning adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective classroom and behavior management skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, therapists, and school staff.
• Basic proficiency in computer and instructional technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) required; master’s degree preferred
• Valid New Jersey certification as a Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities required.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled students preferred.
• Successful fingerprint background check and approval by the State of New Jersey.
• Physical ability to engage in moderate to strenuous activity and assist with student needs.

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Learn more about our schools here

Pillar Care | Special Needs Schools NJ (pillarnj.org) [https://pillarnj.org/services/special-needs-schools/]

Compensation: $ 75,000 to $85,000 annually

Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work

experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,

complexity and external market and internal market value when

determining salary level.

Benefits

Competitive Insurance Benefits: (Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance)

Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account: Paid Holidays; Generous PTO

401K with Employer Matching

Educational Assistance Program

This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

Category 2

Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.