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Grades 3–5 Resource Special Education Teacher

Thrive Charter School

Trenton · Mercer County

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Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education- Resource Teacher

Date Posted: May 4, 2026

Location: Thrive Charter School-Elementary School

Closing Date: May 14, 2026

Job Details

  • Thrive Charter School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled Resource Special Education Teacher for Grades 3-5 to join our instructional team
  • The ideal candidate will provide targeted academic and behavioral support to elementary students with disabilities, ensuring access to grade-level curriculum while meeting individualized learning goals in a resource setting.Position Overview
  • The Grades 3-5 Resource Special Education Teacher will work with students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), providing small-group and individualized instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics
  • This role is essential in supporting student growth, independence, and success within both the resource room and general education environments

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct instruction in a resource room setting for students in grades 3-5Implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with fidelity
  • Deliver differentiated, research-based instruction in literacy, math, and related academic areas
  • Support students with social-emotional and behavioral skill development
  • Collect, analyze, and use student data to guide instruction and progress monitoring
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and access to curriculum
  • Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, and parent/guardian communication
  • Develop and modify instructional materials based on student needs
  • Implement positive behavior supports and classroom management strategies
  • Work closely with related service providers (speech, OT, PT, counseling)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (required)NJDOE certification in Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) and/or Elementary Special Education certification (required or eligible)Experience working with upper elementary students preferred
  • Strong understanding of reading, writing, and math intervention strategies
  • Knowledge of IEP development, compliance, and progress monitoring
  • Strong classroom management and instructional planning skills
  • Preferred

Qualifications

  • Experience in a resource room or inclusion setting
  • Training in structured literacy or evidence-based reading interventions
  • Experience supporting diverse learners with varying academic and behavioral needs
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills with families and staff
  • Compensation &

Benefits

  • $62,000/yr
  • Health, dental, and retirement

Benefits

  • (as applicable)Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative school culture focused on student success