Special Education Teacher - Autism Program Joseph F. Cappello School

School Year 2026-2027

Description

• Provides for a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Promote the educational growth of students, commensurate with student ability as described in individualized educational plans (IEP).
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse students desired.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification and/or valid New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped
• Willingness to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess the physical and mental capacity to perform major job responsibilities including but not limited to the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Physical Requirements

The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Benefits

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits

Salary

Following the established MCSSETA Salary Guide Step 1 $77,426

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).

Interested candidates please visit us on the web in order to apply

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