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Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification
Prepare to design inclusive learning environments supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Teachers seeking Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement on the graduate level must already:
Possess a BA in an academic area, and
Hold general education certification in either Elementary, Middle or Subject Area Certification.
The program consists of seven 3 credit courses designed to comply with the New Jersey State Code and the Council for Exceptional Children Standards.
The goals of this program are to:
Prepare students so that they will be better prepared to understand the nature and needs of individuals with disabilities
Prepare students who can accommodate diversity.
Prepare students to understand special education services and community resources for the individual with special needs
Teachers with the skills to help students with special educational needs will always be in high demand.
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include Additional NJ endorsements, MA/MEd, ESL/bilingual education, special education, literacy, supervisor certification, or educational leadership pathway.
Career Pathways:
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room Teacher, Inclusion Specialist
Industry Outlook:
Growing demand for special education teachers due to rising focus on inclusive classrooms and individualized education.
Regional employers include
New Jersey public school districts; Newark Public Schools; Jersey City Public Schools; Paterson Public Schools; Elizabeth Public Schools; KIPP/North Star; Uncommon Schools; private schools; county education offices.
Salary Outlook:
$60,000 – $90,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification, a reasonable starting range is approximately $55,000–$70,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $78,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $90,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data