POSTING NOTICE
Position:
2026-2027 Preschool Teachers of Students with Disabilities (2) - Tenure Track
Jackson Avenue School (2)
Terms of Employment/Fringe Benefits:
10-Month, Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Sick, Personal & Vacation Time
Pension & Health Benefits
Per the HEA/HBOE Agreement
Nature & Scope of Job: Self-Contained Preschool Disabilities Classroom
Must have appropriate NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities as well as valid NJ Preschool through Grade 3 certification
Have experience in teaching and working with children.
Have integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the content field when holding a content specific teaching responsibility on the elementary level.
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status and required criminal background check.
Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
Description:
Foster a nurturing and trusting academic environment in the classroom
Implement lesson plans that align with NJPTLS and Creative Curriculum in the delivery of daily academic instruction
Develop, implement differentiated instruction that correspond to IEP goals and objectives
Document and analyze student performance data for progress monitoring purposes
Experience with implementing behavior modifications for both the whole class and individualized plans
Apply the district and schools' mission and vision
Utilize technology effectively in daily lessons
Assist students with toileting and hygiene practices
Ability to collaborate with administrators, CST members, related service providers, and other support staff to provide optimal student learning opportunities
Application Process: Interested applicants must apply via Frontline/Applitrack, Job ID# 4192
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
The Hackensack Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from the City of Hackensack, in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.
As of the 2019-20 school year, the district and its six schools, including the ECDC preschool program, had an enrollment of approximately 5,600 students. The district's high school serves students from South Hackensack, Rochelle Park and Maywood as part of sending/receiving relationships with the respective districts.
