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Autism Special Education Classroom Teacher

59000.00 - 74000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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The Autism Special Education Classroom Teacher is passionate about assisting in the development of individual and small group instruction to meet the unique needs of Autistic students. The Special Education Autism Classroom Teacher holds primary responsibility for providing academic services and collaborating with related service providers for students who require a specialized self-contained program to thrive academically, behaviorally, and socially.

Job Responsibility

  • Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students, both in and out of school
  • Show unwavering commitment to urban youth with disabilities achieving greatness
  • Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students are continuously progressing towards their IEP goals
  • Design and implement curricula and activities that meet the needs of the students in the special education program and to meet individualized academic standards
  • Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
  • Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
  • Provide individualized and consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to ensure that students observe the individual behavior plans and goals for each student
  • Be accountable for students' mastery of goals as outlined in their Individualized Education Programs
  • Share responsibility for school-wide activities
  • Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities
  • Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to students' academic, emotional, and behavioral needs
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
  • Engage families in their children's education through frequent contact
  • Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings
  • Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training
  • Mentor and engage the classroom paraprofessional(s) in instructional practice and professional development
  • Include the classroom paraprofessional(s) in daily classroom activities to help students meet academic standards
  • Implement and enhance the school's systems and culture
  • Build professional relationships and collaborate with the Child Study Team Supervisor, members of the Child Study Team, Principal, Dean of Students, Program Director, Case Manager, and other school staff to maximize the ability of Uncommon Schools to support students' development
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

  • Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
  • Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education
  • Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum
  • Effective problem-solving, human relations, and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
  • Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable
  • Experience working with and in urban schools is highly preferred
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Valid Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification required

Nice to have

  • Experience working with and in urban schools is highly preferred
  • Master's degree preferred

What we offer

  • Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school year
  • Extensive, best-in-class training and development
  • Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
  • Financial planning & wellness
  • New Jersey Pension program
  • 529 college savings program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
  • Financial planning tools and assistance
  • Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts
  • Paid leave of absence
  • Fully paid parental leave
  • Fully paid medical leave
  • Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
  • Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

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