Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Full-Time | Exempt, (M-F, 7:15-2:15pm/Fall 2026) Location: North Hudson Academy, North Bergen, NJ - Compensation Range: $61,000-$80,000/annually
Do you have a passion for working with children and helping them succeed?
North Hudson Academy is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Students with Disabilities to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.
No two days are the same, and every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a student’s life!
Job Responsibilities:
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Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students
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Planning and managing the school's therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline
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Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff
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Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials
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Keeping records as required
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Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for the individual student as required
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Participating in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities
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Contributing to overall program planning
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Other periodic assignments as requested by the School Administration
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Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities
Team:
This role will be part of the Instructional team, reporting to the school principal.
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
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New Jersey Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) or Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH); and/or
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Appropriate New Jersey instructional certification for the assignment:
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Science, or
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Elementary Education (K–6)
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Must meet all licensure, endorsement, and assignment requirements established by the New Jersey Department of Education
Benefits:
Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.
EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please indicate.
