What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher – 2025 - 2026 School Year position at Sage Alliance?
Job Title: Special Education Teacher – 2025 - 2026 School Year
Location: Paramus, NJ 07652
Sage Alliance, a private therapeutic high school in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a qualified Physical Education and Health Teacher to provide our students with a comprehensive wellness component that promotes the connection between physical activity and mental health. This motivated and creative person will join our successful team-oriented community of education and health professionals committed to students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
Why Join Us?
- Compensation - $50,000 annually based on education and experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits - Enjoy health, dental, and vision coverage, plus employer-paid short-term disability and flexible spending options.
- Financial Wellness- Benefit from a 401k with up to 4% company match, company HSA contributions, and employer-paid short-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
- Paid Time Off- Enjoy paid school breaks, paid holidays.
- Career Growth- Access tuition reimbursement, assistance programs, and advancement opportunities.
- Well-Being Support- Get confidential counseling, life coaching, and mindfulness resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition & Perks- Celebrate your impact with employee rewards, peer nominations, and exclusive discounts.
Your Role as a Special Education Teacher (2025- 2026 SY)
- Instruction & Consistency- Deliver engaging lessons at assigned locations and times, ensuring structure and continuity.
- Classroom Environment- Foster a supportive and emotionally safe learning space that meets the unique needs of emotionally fragile students.
- Student Learning- Guide instruction to align with Sage Alliance curriculum goals, adapting to individual student abilities, interests, and developmental levels.
- Clear Expectations- Set and communicate clear learning objectives for lessons, units, and projects to ensure student understanding.
- Instructional Methods- Utilize diverse teaching strategies and resources, adapting to available space, technology, and student needs.
- Educational Philosophy- Uphold Sage Alliance’s mission through effective instruction and alignment with established goals and expectations.
- Student Progress- Regularly monitor student performance, provide timely assessments and reports, and engage parents to support student success.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching experience.
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong ability to engage effectively with students, families, and staff.
- Emotional Intelligence: Active listening skills and the ability to support students’ individual needs with empathy.
- Classroom Environment: Ability to foster a positive, professional school atmosphere with patience and adaptability.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At New Alliance - Sage Alliance, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
Salary : $50,000
