Special Education Teacher (Science)

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 science classes. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:15-3:05.

Required profile

• Certification as a Special Education teacher is required: a New Jersey Department of Education certificate (CE, Limited CE, CEAS or Standard) in Special Education.
• TOH or TOSD certification is required.
• Science certification or experience is 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 Science teachers.
• Teachers are part of the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), with pension, health care (medical, dental and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, family leave, short and long term disability and training and development.
• Teacher supports: abundant planning periods, a research-based curriculum, formative assessments, and full-time reading and math specialists and counselors and social workers.