Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Job Description

Job Description

ARCHBISHOP DAMIANO SCHOOL POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title : Teacher of the Handicapped / Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Grades 3-5 / Multi-Age)

Status : Exempt, Full-Time

To : Assistant Principals / Executive Director

Summary of Position :

Archbishop Damiano School (ADS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our instructional team. This teacher will work with students in grades 3–5 (or a multi-age classroom), providing individualized instruction that supports academic growth, functional skills, and social-emotional development.

Qualifications for the Position :

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• NJ DOE Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH), Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD), Preschool–Grade 3 (P–3) certification, or K–6 certification required.
• Prior experience working with preschool-aged children, preferably in a special education setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to collaborative teamwork and continuous learning.
• Successful completion of the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) Criminal History Background Check required.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities of the Position :

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

Americans with Disabilities with Amendments (ADAAA) Specifications :

The demands described herein below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Proficiency Ratings Legend : O = Occasionally – May be called upon to perform from time-to-time.

R = Regularly – Commonly called upon to perform.

F = Frequently – Repeatedly called upon to perform; cannot perform job without this.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

Archbishop Damiano School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.