Position: 2025-2026 Elementary Special Education Teacher
Position Summary: The District has an immediate opening for an elementary special education teacher, grades kindergarten through fifth grade, at Orchard Elementary School for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year. The ideal candidate will have experience and be well-versed in the instruction of reading and writing using multisensory instructional approaches (structured literacy certification preferred), be skilled in strategic instruction, possess behavior management training and skills, exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate independent initiative with his/her professional growth.
Qualifications:
- NJ Elementary Teacher Certification
- NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
- Must have experience and be well-versed in special instruction
- Experience working in both inclusion and resource settings and working with special education students in grades K-5
- Must be skilled in strategic instruction
- Knowledgeable about progress monitoring of goals and objectives, writing PLAAFPs, and overall IEP compliance
- Skilled in strategic instruction in the NJ Student Learning Standards
- Knowledge of multi-sensory instructional strategies (structured literacy certification is preferred)
- Must demonstrate independent initiative for professional growth
- Must be able to effectively communicate with teachers, parents, and administrators both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to work collaboratively and have experience maintaining harmonious relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
Start Date: To Be Determined; as soon as possible
Working Conditions: Full-time, permanent position, medical benefits and pension. Salary range is $68,151-$127,971, commensurate with education and experience as per negotiated contract.
Selection Process: Interview and demonstration lesson.
Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please go to https://www.rpsnj.us/page/human-resources and click on the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link to complete the application process. Please do not mail, email, or bring resumes to the district HR office or to any school. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.
The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diverse learners.
