Special Education Elementary Teacher 

(11-Month Position)Are you looking to teach in a community that values diversity, communication, professional development, collaboration, and innovation? Become a teacher at Academy360, a program of Spectrum360, and make a difference in a student’s life today.

WE PROVIDE

• Competitive salary based upon your experience -Salary range $52, 000-$92,000

• Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Vision, and Dental that begin on Day One of your employment. 

• A focus on personal wellness and offer personal and family sick time, tuition reimbursement, career support, training, and more!

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Spectrum360 is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children, teens, and adults with autism and related disabilities. With locations in Livingston, West Orange, Verona, and Whippany, the organization operates two NJDOE-approved, award-winning academic programs, Academy360 Lower and Upper schools, serving children from ages 3-21; Independence360, an adult services program approved by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities and the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation which provides day habilitation and prevocational training for adults over age 21; and two enrichment programs in culinary and digital arts.

Our mission is to recognize and value our students' and adults’ unique abilities, learning styles, and differences by providing the highest quality educational and therapeutic programs. We help each person we serve to discover their unique talents, develop self-worth, and maximize opportunities for independence. 

ACADEMY360 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS:

• Plan and execute classroom instruction to meet the educational needs of students with Autism and related disabilities. 

• Together with a team of related services specialists, you foster the students’ personal growth in cognitive, social/emotional, and language by implementing and following Individual Education Plan (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Positive Behavior Supports (PBS).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must have NJ State License TSWD (Teacher of Students with Disabilities) or TOH (Teacher of the Handicapped)

• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis preferred

• Creativity, ambition, and leadership skills 

• Ability to work within a team and manage a team of paraprofessionals

All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.