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