What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Cape May Elementary School District?
Applications due by May 21, 2026
Overview
To provide an approved special education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
Responsibilities
- Provides instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupils individualized education program.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each pupil.
- Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
- Works cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil and provides support instruction in the regular classroom or resource center as assigned.
- Maintains records of pupil’s educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
- Provides home instruction to confined special education pupils as assigned.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Consults with members of the Child Study Team regarding each pupil’s educational program, academic program and personal growth. Meets at least once annually with the case manager, parents and other professional staff to review and revise the individualized education program and placement of each assigned pupil.
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
- Participates in the development of the district’s plan for special education.
- Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education activities and other professional growth activities.
- Participants in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups.
- Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
- Performs other duties, which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Valid NJDOE Teacher of the Handicapped Certificate (Preferred) OR NJDOE Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate AND Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
- Minimum experience as determined by the board
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S.citizenship or legal alien status.
Pay: From $63,356.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $63,356