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 ERI Program

  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 16 hours ago

Special Education Teacher ERI Program JobID: 1845 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 5/15/2025 Location: Whittier School Closing Date: Until Filled  ...

Anticipated High School Special Education Teacher

  • Metuchen, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Metuchen, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Special Education Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Metuchen High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Anticipated Metuchen High School Special Education Teacher for the...

Special Education Teacher - ONE YEAR LEAVE REPLACEMENT

  • Oakhurst, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakhurst, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Township of Ocean High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 06/20/2025   Additional...

High School Special Education Teachers

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

, Special Education (needs to be certified in both or have K-12 TOSD/TOH) + High School Science, Special Education (needs to be certified in both or have K-12 TOSD/TOH) + High School Social Studies,...

Elementary Special Education Teacher (Full-Time) - Winston Prep NJ

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

Winston Preparatory School, a leading day school for students with learning differences, is seeking a full-time Elementary Special Education Teacher to join our team at our Whippany, NJ campus....

Anticipated Middle School Special Education Teacher - Tenure Track

  • Green Brook, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Green Brook, NJ
  • 2 days ago

group instruction....

Special Education Teacher - Grade 5 In-Class Resource

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

Special Education Teacher - Grade 5 In-Class Resource JobID: 2663 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Watchung School Date Available: 2025-2026...

: Show/Hide 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR - ANTICIPATED OPENING - ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - TENURE TRACK ELIGIBLE Qualifications: Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification or Teacher...

: Show/Hide 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR - PART-TIME ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - TENURE TRACK ELIGIBLE Qualifications: Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification or Teacher of the Handicapped...

Special Education Teacher - Multiple Disabilities - Elementary

  • Sicklerville, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Sicklerville, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Special Education Teacher - Multiple Disabilities - Elementary QUALIFICATIONS: Special Education Certification required....

Special Education Teacher- High School

  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 4 days ago

group instruction to meet the needs of each pupil....

Special Education Teacher - ELA Certification Required

  • Montclair, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Special Education Teacher - ELA Certification Required JobID: 2646 Position Type: High School Teaching/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 5/15/2025 Location: Montclair High School Date Available...

Special Education Teacher - Kindergarten Inclusion

  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Special Education Teacher - Kindergarten Inclusion JobID: 7872 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher- Inclusion Date Posted: 6/9/2025 Location: Kilmer Elementary School...

Special Education Teacher - 25/26 SY

  • Middlesex, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Special Education Teacher - 25/26 SY 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars Middlesex, NJ 08846 Are you an exceptional Special Education Teacher with a passion for making a difference?...

Full time special education teacher (independence academy)

  • Tinton Falls, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Tinton Falls, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Full Time Special Education Teacher (18-21 Transition Program/ Independence Academy) position for the 25-26 SY....

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Special Education Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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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