Special Education Teacher (Mathematics)

About the role

Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring Special Education teachers for its growing High School in Jersey City. The role follows a push-in/pull-out model, supporting Special Education students in mathematics classes. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:15-3:05.

Required profile

• New Jersey Department of Education certification in Special Education (CE, Limited CE, CEAS or Standard Certificate).
• TOH or TOSD certification required.
• Mathematics certification or experience preferred and may be required.

What we offer

• Base salary of $70,000-$100,000 for the 2026/27 school year, plus several bonus, stipend and raise opportunities.
• $3,000 bonus for Special Education certified teachers and $7,500 bonus for certified Math teachers.
• Pension through the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund, with ability to transfer credits between traditional public schools and the charter school.
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision), retirement plan and paid time off (vacation, sick and public holidays).
• Family leave (maternity and paternity), short-term and long-term disability coverage, and training and development.
• Teacher supports including abundant planning periods, a research-based curriculum, formative assessments, and full-time reading and math specialists and counselors and social workers.