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 Teacher

  • Mantua, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mantua, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

Achieving academic excellence requires that the Special Education Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child....

Special Education Teacher (Life Skills)

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 19 hours 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...

Middle School Special Education Teacher

  • Monmouth Junction, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Monmouth Junction, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Middle School Special Education Teacher JobID: 4563 Position Type: Middle School Teaching Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: Crossroads South Middle School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: Until...

Special Education Teacher

  • Blackwood, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Blackwood, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Special Education Teacher JobID: 760 Position Type: Special Education Teacher/Special Education Date Posted: 4/29/2025 Location: Triton Regional High School, Runnemede, NJ 08078 Closing Date: 05/06/...

group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans; and carry through presentation...

Anticipated Opening - Elementary Special Education Teacher

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 2 days ago

group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans; and carry through presentation...

group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans; and carry through presentation...

Special Education Teacher- Joseph F. Cappello School

  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Special Education Teacher- Joseph F....

Special Education Teacher- Mercer High School

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Special Education Teacher- Mercer High School Mercer County Special Services School District Mercer High School - Trenton, New Jersey This job is also posted in Mercer County Special Services School...

Special Education Teacher

  • Randolph, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Randolph, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field. Valid Special Education Teacher Certificate....

High School Special Education Teacher

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

High School Special Education Teacher JobID: 4554 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: South Brunswick High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled...

Special Education Teacher - High School

  • New Providence, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Special Education Teacher - High School JobID: 825 Position Type: Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 3/28/2025 Location: New Providence High School Date Available: 09/01...

Special Education Teacher

  • Haworth, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Haworth, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Special Education Teacher at The Judge Group Inc. Special Education Teacher at The Judge Group Inc. in Haworth, New Jersey Posted in Other 2 days ago....

Anticipated High School Special Education Teacher

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Openings as of 4/21/2025 Anticipated High School Special Education Teacher JobID: 12245 Position Type: High School Teaching/Mathematics Date Posted: 6/4/2024 Location: District Date Available: 2024-...

Special Education Teacher

  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Special Education Teacher JobID: 1765 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 4/17/2025 Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Closing Date: Until Filled  ...

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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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