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Special Education Teacher - The Bancroft School

Bancroft

USonsite$61k-$90k/yrPosted Feb 20, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • Meaningful purpose
  • Lasting bonds
  • Personal growth
  • Outstanding benefits

Heads up

  • Varied daily responsibilities
  • Physically and mentally demanding

Why this role might suit you

The position provides an opportunity to work with diverse learners, apply evidence‑based teaching methods, and create meaningful impact within a supportive nonprofit setting, complemented by professional growth and competitive compensation.

Skills

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About the role

Overview:

We're Hiring: Special Education Teacher

Location: Mt Laurel NJ

Employment Type:Full Time In Person

Department: Education Services

The current hiring range for this position is: $60,587-$90,000. Based on years of experience.

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.

We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services.

As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone. Bancroft is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead our school located in Mt Laurel, NJ.

More Than a Classroom

The Bancroft School is a unique educational program that aims to empower students with autism by providing teachable moments throughout their day. In addition to traditional academic subjects, the program also focuses on daily living and social skills. Art and music, along with Adaptive Physical Education and Enrichment activities and an activity pool for water safety, swim instruction, and recreation are all part of the Bancroft experience.

Responsibilities:

How You Can Make a Real Impact:

Assess students’ individual abilities and create customized lessons plans

Address specific Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and encourage skill-building

Review IEPs to ensure goals are appropriate and recommend modifications

Provide training for parents, in the classroom and at home

Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles throughout the educational experience of the people we serve

Communicate with students, families, and guardians

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Qualifications:

We’re Hiring Compassionate Team Members Who:

Have a Bachelor’s degree

Hold a CE, CEAS or Standard License in "NJ Pre-K to 3 or K to 6 or K-8"

Hold a CE, CEAS or Standard License in “NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD)” or “Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH)”

Have effective teaching, facilitation, and communications skills

Minimum of one year of teaching experience in special education preferred

Knowledge of teaching methods and educational programs designed for students with learning, physical and behavior disabilities.

Effective teaching and facilitation skills required. Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills required

For information about New Jersey certifications please visit the NJ DOE Licensing and Certification FAQ Website: https://www.nj.gov/education/license/faq.htm

What You’ll Love About Bancroft:

Meaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of our students, and it inspires us to be better teachers.

Lasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family

Personal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs

Outstanding Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings program, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more

What May Challenge You:

Every hour of each day is different

Working with students with behavioral and other challenges can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough

About Bancroft

At Bancroft, you’ll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 2,700 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ, and DE committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve and their loved ones. Together, we work diligently and compassionately, to improve the lives of the people we serve. Find your purpose and more at Bancroft.

Real Life. Real Purpose.

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Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.

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Compensation

This Teacher role pays $61k-$90k/yr. Within typical range for teacher roles in United States.

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