What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Math Teacher position at Calais School?
Description
The Calais School is a state-approved provider of special education for students with special needs. The school serves students in grades K through 12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities. We have an opportunity for a Math Teacher that has a TOSD or TOH and a subject certification in Math.
As a Special Education teacher, you will be responsible to teach students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. You will adapt general education lessons in elementary and middle school grade level Math to students with mild and moderate disabilities.
At Calais, you won’t just be teaching—you’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children every single day!
As a Special Education Math Teacher, you will:
- Plan lessons in Math
- Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Teach students as an entire class or in small groups
- Grade students’ assignments to monitor progress
- Communicate with parents about students’ progress
- Work with individual students to challenge them, to improve their abilities, and to work on their weaknesses
- Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
- Develop and enforce classroom rules
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Valid New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification
- NJ Teacher of Math certification
- Strong classroom management skills and a student-centered teaching philosophy
- Creativity, flexibility, and resilience in addressing diverse learning and behavioral needs
- Excellent communication skills for working with students, families, and colleagues
- Commitment to being an active, collaborative member of a professional learning community
Why Join The Calais School?
- Supportive Culture: Work alongside a passionate, collaborative team that truly values your ideas and contributions.
- Make a Difference: Every day you’ll see the impact of your work in the lives of your students.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities to share best practices, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop new strategies for reaching students.
- Respect & Appreciation: Be part of a school that understands and honors the challenges and rewards of teaching.
- Student-Centered Mission: Join a school that prioritizes building on student strengths, celebrating growth, and creating meaningful learning experiences.