ANTICIPATED: Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

Job summary

Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District seeks an Anticipated Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) who holds a New Jersey educational services certificate and understands CST processes and special education requirements. The LDTC will complete criminal history checks and meet citizenship or residency proofs as required by NJ statute.

The LDTC will serve on the Child Study Team, evaluate students, plan IEPs, and liaise with staff and parents to support academic outcomes in

Qualifications

• Requires valid New Jersey educational services certificate as per NJ statutes and regulations.
• Understands rules/regulations for Child Study Teams and special education assessments/programs.
• Criminal history check required; proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status; alternatives acceptable as approved by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the basic Child Study Team, complying with state and federal statutes.
• Participates in evaluation, identification, classification and placement of pupils requiring special education services.
• Provides comprehensive educational evaluation services as a CST member and I&RS in assessment and planning of students needing special services.
• Reports academic findings at CST meetings.
• Assists with developing and implementing IEPs and coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating educational plans.

Skills

Child Study Team knowledge

Special Education understanding

Education

NJ educational services certificate

Job description

JOB TITLE: ANTICIPATED: Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)

Hold a valid New Jersey educational services certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C 6:11-11.13. Demonstrates an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding Child Study Teams and special education assessments and program requirements. Successfully completes required criminal history check and has proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education and Building Principal

JOB GOALS:

The Learning Disability Teacher Consultant (LDT-C) provides a full range of services as a member of the Child Study Team in the identification and diagnosis of perceptual and learning disabilities. The LDT-C assess the needs of children and supports the district's instructional programs by assisting students to reach their academic potential consistent with the goals and mission set forth by Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District. The Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDT-C) assists the instructional staff in an understanding of the needs of student's identified with academic disabilities and recommends and demonstrates techniques, strategies, and materials so that our students meet or exceed New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as a member of the basic Child Study Team, complying with state and federal statutes.


2. Participates in the evaluation, identification, classification and placement of all pupils requiring special education services.


3. Provides comprehensive educational evaluation services as a member of the Child Study Team and the Intervention and Referral Services Committee (I&RS) in the assessment of, educational planning for, monitoring of, and re-evaluation of students in need of special services, in accordance with all applicable federal, State and local codes and regulations.


4. Reports academic findings at regularly scheduled Child Study Team meetings.


5. Actively participates in the deliberations of the Child Study Team and jointly identifies educationally disabled students and assists in planning the IEP when appropriate.


6. Maintain liaison with parents of classified students for the purposes of sharing information regarding educational planning and programming.


7. Assists in coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the Individual Education Program of designated students.


8. Maintains confidential records on all referred students and student/parent contacts in accordance with federal and state law, Board policy and the procedures of the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District board policy.


9. Provides thorough and timely reports, data, information, etc. as requested by the Director of Special Services.


10. Acts as liaison between the school and juvenile court when requested.


11. Assists with in-service training of school personnel when requested.


12. Prepares for and attends staffing meetings at which the Individual Education Plan is developed and discussed with appropriate personnel.


13. Maintains a level of professional competence appropriate to the specific area of certification, assignment and matters of general educational importance.


14. Other Assigned Duties: performs all other duties and assumes such other duties as required.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel, and law.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Penns Grove- Carneys Point Regional Teacher Negotiated Agreement

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $65,390 - $99,775

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES: Medical, prescription, and optional dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Optional Disability Insurance (AFLAC, Prudential, and American General)

Pre-Tax Deduction Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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