Special Education Teacher (Autism Classroom)

Full time/Exempt

Location: North Hudson Academy, North Bergen, NJ

Compensation Range: $61,500-$80,500/annually

Reports to: School Principal

Position Summary:

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

North Hudson Academy, a First Children School, is 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students
• Create individualized academic and functional curriculum appropriate for students of various ages and abilities with autism spectrum disorder.
• Planning and managing the school’s therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline; conduct observations and assessments to determine need(s) for behavioral supports.
• Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff.
• Participate in data collection procedures relating to academic and/or treatment programs and provide training to instructional assistants regarding the responsibilities.
• Update student programs and all associated documents and provide training to instructional assistants regarding these responsibilities.
• Maintain open communication during regularly scheduled meetings with instructional assistants and other staff members regarding student progress.
• Provide training to staff on binder organization and procedures.
• Conduct quarterly binder reviews.
• Conduct weekly data log reviews.
• Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials.
• Keep records as required.
• Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for individual students as required.
• Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities; provide training and technical assistance to instructional assistants on the principles of ABA; as appropriate, model skill acquisition programs for behavior management strategies for instructional assistants and/or parents.

Team:

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 with Autism
• Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis implementation
• Must be able to read, write and understand English. 

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.

Who we are: 

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO: First Children Services is 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.

First Children Services is 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, email us at recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.