Math Special Education Teacher at Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: 

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  2013-2018
US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
National Charter School, 2020
College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024
100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011 

The mission of CJCP is to provide  academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.
 

Math Special Education Teacher 
 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Providing instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the NJ Student Learning Standards. 

• Providing a classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area

• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment 

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership

• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality

• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;

• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;

• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational programs

• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;

• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;

• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;

• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;

• Classroom management skills;

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;

• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;

• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;

• NJ Criminal History;

• Work authorization in the U.S.;

• Tuberculosis Test;

• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities at CJCP:

• A tenure track position;

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;

• NJ state teachers’ pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;

• Tuition reimbursement assistance;

• Paid professional development opportunities;

• Paid time off;

• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $60,000.00 per year