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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High School Special Education Teacher

  • Columbus, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Columbus, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

School Special Education Teacher TENURE TRACK 2025/2026 School Year Required NJ Certifications: NJ Special Education Certification Required: Alternate Route, CE, CEAS or Standard....

Special Education Teacher

  • Montclair, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

Special Education Teacher JobID: 2616 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 5/15/2025 Location: Glenfield Middle School Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year Closing...

Special Education Teacher (Tenure Track)

  • Flemington, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Flemington, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

Special Education Teacher (Tenure Track) JobID: 4349 Position Type: High School Teaching/Special Education Date Posted: 7/3/2025 Location: Hunterdon Central Regional High School Date Available: 09/01...

Special Education Teacher (Life Skills)

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Special Education Teacher (Life Skills) Employer Trenton Public Schools Location Trenton, NJ, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Trenton Public Schools Location Trenton, NJ, US Salary Competitive...

Special Education Teacher

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago

and skills development in the classroom Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil...

Special Education Teacher - ILA/Social Studies

  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Special Education Teacher - ILA/Social Studies JobID: 3857 Position Type: Special Education/Special Services/ICR Teacher Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School Date Available...

Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher - High School

  • Bernardsville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bernardsville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher - High School JobID: 703 Position Type: High School Teaching/Special Education Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: Bernards High School Date Available: 09/01/...

Special Education Teacher - Social Studies

  • Whippany, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications: Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities NJ Certification K-12 History As a Special Education teacher, you will be responsible to teach students who...

Special Education Teacher -Temporary Leave Replacement

  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Sick and Personal Days HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Holds valid New Jersey certificate as Teacher of the Handicapped....

Special Education Teacher - Grade 5

  • Montclair, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Special Education Teacher - Grade 5 JobID: 2676 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: Watchung School Date Available: 10/01/2025 Closing Date: 08...

Special Education Teacher - Tenure Track

  • Newton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Newton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Full-Time Tenure Track Start Date: September 1, 2025 QUALIFICATIONS: The teacher shall hold an appropriate teaching certificate issued by the State Board of Education...

Special Education Teacher POR/ICR (Anticipated)

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

Special Education Teacher POR/ICR (Anticipated) JobID: 3297 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: Dr....

Special Education Teacher Middle School Emotional Regulaiton Room

  • Glassboro, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Glassboro, NJ
  • 3 days ago

to the following duties: TITLE: Special Education Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required....

High School Special Education Teacher

  • NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • NJ
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Special Education Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled    High School Special Education Teacher...

Special Education Teacher, Teacher of Italian

  • River Edge, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • River Edge, NJ
  • 3 days ago

RIVER DELL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 7-12 School District 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR VACANCIES Available September 1, 2025 High School Full Time Tenure Track Special Education Teacher (Social Studies) Teacher...

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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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