Special Education Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

A Special Education Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing and guiding students who have varying types of disabilities. These disabilities can be either physical, mental, emotional, or learning-related. These teachers are required to work alongside general education teachers, school counselors, and administrators to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. They deliver lessons that are suitable for the abilities of all their students, while also assessing and reporting their progress to parents and relevant school officials.

Special Education Teachers should possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the special needs of their students. They should have a bachelor's degree in special education, and in many cases, they need to acquire a master's degree in special education. Furthermore, they need to be certified by the state where they intend to practice. Prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or a General Education Teacher to gain relevant experience and skills.

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Special Education Teachers (Multiple Roles Available)

  • Camden, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Elementary, Middle, and High School Full-Time and Part-Time BrightSpire Talent is seeking qualified Special Education Teachers for current and upcoming roles in a local school....

2025-2026 Elementary Special Education Teacher- Inclusion

  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

: Show/Hide Position: 2025-2026Elementary Special Education Teacher - Inclusion Position Summary: The District is seeking an elementary special education teacher, grades kindergarten through fifth grade...

Science Math Special Education Teacher in Edison, NJ

  • Edison, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Category Schools - Special Education Teacher Job Type Contract We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to fill a leave replacement position in a K-12 school located in Edison, NJ....

Special Education Teacher

  • Salem, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Salem, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Special Education Teacher Employer ProCare Therapy Location Salem, New Jersey, US Salary Competitive Closing date Jul 20, 2025 Apply on website Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years special...

Special Education Teacher - Elementary LLD (Anticipated)

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Special Education Teacher - Elementary LLD (Anticipated) JobID: 3305 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 7/15/2025 Location: Dr....

Special Education Teacher Self Contained/MD

  • Millville, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Millville, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Utilize various teaching strategies, including differentiated instruction, small group instruction, and one-on-one support....

Long-term Substitute - Middle School Special Education Teacher

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Job Requirements: Responsible for lesson planning Experience teaching Multiply disabled elementary school students preferred Ability to differentiate instruction Strong interpersonal skills; communicate...

Special Education Teacher - Edison, NJ

  • Edison, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Available openings include: Pre-K Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher High School Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (Science) 7th-8th Grade MD Classroom Special Education Teacher (...

Special Education Teacher - Resource High School 2025-2026 School Year

  • West Milford, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • West Milford, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Special Education Teacher/Replacement Special Education Teacher Resource Center Date Posted: 7/14/2025 Location: West Milford High School Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional...

VRP Special Education Teacher

  • Demarest, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Demarest, NJ
  • 7 days ago

VRP Special Education Teacher JobID: 1208 Position Type: Spec Ed - PreK - 12 - Northern Valley Central/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 6/23/2025 Location: Northern Valley Central/Valley Regional...

Special Education Teacher (APT)

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: Special Education/Teacher Date Posted: 7/11/2025 Location: Albert Payson Terhune Elementary School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 07/21/2025   Additional Information...

Special Education Teacher

  • Union, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Union, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Department of Special Services Special Education Teacher 2025-2026 School Year The Township of Union Public Schools is seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and qualified Special Education Teacher REQUIRED...

Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement - Glen Rock School District

  • Glen Rock, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Glen Rock, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement - Glen Rock School District JobID: 1117 Position Type: Middle/High School/Special Education Date Posted: 7/10/2025 Location: Middle School/High School Date...

Special Education Teacher (Mathematics or Science)

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 8 days ago

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Anticipated Vacancy Special Education Teacher

  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Anticipated Vacancy Special Education Teacher JobID: 2119 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Date Posted: 7/9/2025 Location: Joseph T....

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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers in New Jersey offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
16.6%
High School or GED
5.3%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Special Education Teachers in New Jersey
Less than 1 year
36.6%
1-2 years
31.3%
None
15.0%
2-4 years
13.2%
4-6 years
3.8%


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