Job Title:
Preschool Special Education Teacher
(Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped)

Location: Livingston, NJ

Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000.00

Pillar Care Continuum is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Preschool Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and developmental support to students ages 3–5 with diverse learning needs. This role involves implementing IEP-aligned lessons that foster early academic, communication, motor, and social-emotional growth in a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

• Develop and implement lesson plans based on IEP goals and NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards

• Create and maintain a supportive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom

• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, therapists, and other team members to support student learning

• Conduct regular assessments and maintain accurate documentation of student progress

• Participate in IEP meetings and assist with goal setting and accommodations

• Communicate regularly with families to foster strong partnerships and promote student growth

• Integrate sensory-based, play-oriented, and therapeutic strategies into instruction

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all students

• Collaborate with related service providers, including speech, occupational, physical, aquatic, and hippotherapy teams (if applicable)

• Supervise and guide Teacher Assistants, volunteers, and student teachers

• Implement behavior management strategies and maintain effective classroom management

• Stay current with best practices in special education and early childhood development

• Serve as a professional role model and uphold respectful, positive interactions at all times

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Strong understanding of child development and special education practices

• Ability to adapt instruction based on individual strengths and needs

• Skill in using adaptive equipment and incorporating therapeutic techniques

• Physical capability to support active learning and student needs

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

• Commitment to confidentiality and compliance with DOE policies

• Basic proficiency in educational technology and data management systems

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

• Valid NJ DOE Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped certification

• Valid NJDOE Preschool–Grade 3 (P-3) certification

• Experience working with preschool-aged children with special needs

• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Learn more about our schools here: Pillar Care | Special Needs Schools NJ (pillarnj.org)