Description
BORDENTOWN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - MD SETTING
Anticipated Vacancy - September 1, 2026
10-Month Position - Tenure Track
Salary: In Accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement
CERTIFICATION
Valid NJ Teacher Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or Standard Certificate
Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) endorsement required
POSITION SUMMARY
The Bordentown Regional School District invites applications for the anticipated position of Special Education Teacher in the Multiple Disabilities (MD) setting. This position serves students with complex, overlapping disabilities that require intensive, individualized support across academic, functional, communication, and adaptive skill domains. The MD teacher designs and delivers a highly individualized program in a self-contained setting, working as the central member of a multidisciplinary team that includes related service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and the Child Study Team. The MD teacher ensures each student receives a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) consistent with their IEP, in full compliance with IDEA and NJAC 6A:14.
ABOUT BORDENTOWN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Bordentown Regional School District is a Pre-K-12 district in Burlington County, New Jersey, committed to academic excellence, community partnership, and the success of every student.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional Responsibilities
Design and implement highly individualized, functional, and standards-aligned instruction for students with multiple disabilities in a self-contained setting
Develop and deliver programs addressing academic, functional, communication, self-care, and transition skill domains
Use a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies including task analysis, systematic instruction, and errorless learning techniques
Incorporate assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and adaptive equipment into daily instruction
Adapt and modify curriculum, materials, and assessments to reflect each student's present levels, learning modalities, and IEP goals
Collect and analyze ongoing data to monitor student progress and inform instructional decision-making
IEP & Compliance Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs, including annual goals, present levels, accommodations, and transition components as applicable
Facilitate or participate in IEP meetings, annual reviews, and reevaluations in collaboration with the Child Study Team
Maintain accurate, timely progress notes, service logs, and documentation required by state and federal law
Communicate IEP accommodations and modifications to general education teachers and related service providers
Ensure FAPE is provided in the most appropriate and least restrictive environment
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and NJAC 6A:14 as applied to students with complex, multiple disabilities
Understanding of functional curriculum development and alternate assessment frameworks
Experience with or knowledge of AAC systems, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment
Ability to implement positive behavior support strategies and individualized behavioral interventions
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage caseload documentation, staff supervision
Effective collaboration skills with families, multidisciplinary teams, and paraprofessional staff
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience teaching in a self-contained MD or similar intensive special education setting in a public school
Experience with alternate achievement standards and portfolio-based alternate assessment (e.g., DLM)
Training in positive behavioral supports (PBS) or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Experience coordinating and supporting paraprofessional staff in a classroom setting
Familiarity with transition planning, community-based instruction, and vocational skill development
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following material to be considered for this position:
Letter of Interest & current resume address to the Superintendent of Schools
Copy of valid New Jersey teaching certificate of Certificate of Eligibility
Three current professional references with contact information
Completed BRSD employment application through Frontline
Submit application material online via Frontline or to:
Human Resources Office - Bordentown Regional School District
318 Ward Ave, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Phone: 609-298-0025 www.bordentown.k12.nj.us
The Bordentown Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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