New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation. It provides services to infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!

We are currently recruiting for a Teacher of Computer/Media Arts to work with students with developmental and related disabilities aged 3-21 years at our Lakeview School located in Edison, NJ.

Job Responsibilities of a Teacher of Computer/Media Arts include:

• Provide instruction in media arts through the National Visual Arts Standard and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Visual and Performing Arts.
• Provide instruction in technological literacy in compliance with Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Job Requirements:

• BA or BS degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution (master’s degree preferred); in addition to a BA of Fine Arts or similar.
• Three years’ teaching experience with regular elementary or special education.
• Must have knowledge of elementary (K-5) curriculum.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of specialized and regular K-12 software programs and adaptive computer technology.
• NJ DOE certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of Handicapped.
• NJ DOE certification as Elementary School Teacher K-5.

Position Details:
 
Location: Edison                                                                         County: Middlesex

Hours Per Work Week: 35                                                           Weekly Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4 pm


Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
• Vision Plan
• Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

NJID EOE Statement

It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.