Special Education Teacher Grades 2-3
Honor Ridge Academy
Clark, NJ

Honor Ridge Academy is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and dynamic Special Education Teacher to lead a self-contained classroom serving students in 2nd and 3rd grade. Our private special education school serves students in grades K–12 with social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges in a highly structured, therapeutic educational environment.

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering individualized instruction while fostering a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment. The ideal candidate is committed to helping students achieve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success through positive relationships, consistency, and evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.

· Valid New Jersey Teacher Certification:

o Elementary School Teacher (K–6 or K–8) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD); or

o Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) certification.

· Experience working with students with social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs is preferred.

· Strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

· Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

· Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

· 401(k)

· 401(k) Employer Match

· Medical Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Tuition Reimbursement

Schedule

· Full-Time

· Monday through Friday

· Eleven½-Month Position (includes a 6-week ESY program)

· In-Person

· September 2026 Start

If interested, please send your resume with cover letter to LJimenez@honorridge.org