Education Teacher

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Full-Time Exempt, (M-F, 8:30-3:30pm/Fall 2026) Location: First Children School – Plainfield, NJ, Compensation Range: $61,000-$80,000/annually

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3-21).

First Children School is a New Jersey Department of Education–approved private special education school serving students from PreK through high school with multiple disabilities, including medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled students, as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP.

Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.

Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction.

Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.

Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP.

Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In this role, you will help students aged 3-21 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living. As part of our commitment to community outreach, you will engage with local organizations and resources to support our students in achieving their vocational goals and integrating successfully into the community.

Team Structure

This role will be part of the instructional team, reporting to the school principal.

Basic Qualifications

BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

Minimum of two years teaching experience with children

Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications

K through 6th grade certification preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick pay

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discount programs

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonus program

Who We Are

First Children Services is a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional services to children and families. We use a variety of effective techniques and emphasize family involvement to achieve meaningful outcomes. Our team approaches every challenge with compassion, dedication, and determination.

Equal Employment Opportunity

First Children Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation may email with the job title, requisition ID, and a description of the requested accommodation.

Full-time