Special Education Teacher - Transitional Program

We're Hiring: Special Education Teacher (Transitional)

Location: Mountainside NJ Hours: 8:30a-3:30p, M-F
Pay rate : $65k-$87k (Exempt)

About the Bancroft School:

The Bancroft School is the leading regional provider of special education programs for children and youth with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 3 to 21. For over 130 years, The Bancroft School has continued to innovate in instruction, therapeutic integration, behavior therapies, individualized programs, life and job skills training and preparation for transition and beyond.

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.

We provide a full continuum of highly effective services - for people of all ages and every level of abilities - based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services.

As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.

How You Can Make a Real Impact:

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for planning, monitoring and implementing an instructional lesson plan, of high quality, that is in alignment with the NJ Student Learning Standards in all core subjects. Ability to make appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with multiple disabilities.

Assess students' individual abilities and create customized lessons plans
• Address specific Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and encourage skill-building
• Review IEPs to ensure goals are appropriate and recommend modifications
• Provide training for parents, in the classroom and at home
• Communicate with students, families, and guardians

Hear From Real Employee, Sara, About Teaching at Bancroft

We're Hiring Compassionate Team Members Who:

• Have a Bachelor's degree
• Are eligible for teaching certification, such as "NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities" or "Teacher of the Handicapped"
• Are eligible for highly-qualified Teacher status
• Have effective teaching, facilitation, and communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience teaching Special Education
• Knowledge of teaching methods designed for students with learning, physical, and behavior disabilities

For information about New Jersey certifications please visit the NJ DOE Licensing and Certification FAQ Website: https://www.nj.gov/education/license/faq.htm

What You'll Love About Bancroft:

• Meaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of our students, and it inspires us to be better teachers.
• Lasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family
• Personal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs
• Outstanding Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings program, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more

What May Challenge You:

• Every hour of each day is different
• Working with students with behavioral and other challenges can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough

About Bancroft

At Bancroft, you'll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 2,700 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ, PA, and DE committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve and their loved ones. Together, we work diligently and compassionately, to improve the lives of the people we serve. Find your purpose and more at Bancroft.

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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