Anticipated Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher

Verona School District; Verona (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Verona Public Schools is seeking a dedicated special education teacher for an anticipated leave of absence. This is a 100% in-class support (ICR) position where you will co-teach with general education teachers to help students with IEPs access the general curriculum and progress toward their goals.

You will co-plan, implement IEP modifications, differentiate instruction, monitor progress toward goals, and attend IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• New Jersey TOSD, CE, CEAS, or TOH certification is required.
• Experience with co-teaching and in-class support models preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills essential.
• Background check as per NJ law is required.

Responsibilities

• Co-plan and co-teach with general education partners.
• Implement IEP modifications and specially designed instruction in general education classrooms.
• Differentiate instruction and adapt materials to meet student needs.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and complete progress reports.
• Attend IEP meetings, annual reviews and related conferences as needed.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, case managers and service providers.
• Support positive behavior and implement behavior intervention plans.
• Maintain records per district policy and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Co-teaching

Collaboration

Communication

UDL familiarity

Data-driven decisions

Education

NJ TOSD/CE/CEAS/TOH certification

Job description

Verona Public Schools is seeking a dedicated, collaborative special education teacher for an anticipated leave of absence. This is a 100% in-class support (ICR) position. The teacher will co-teach with general education teachers to help students with IEPs access the general education curriculum and make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Responsibilities

• Co-plan and co-teach with general education partners using models such as station, parallel, and team teaching
• Implement IEP modifications, accommodations, and specially designed instruction in the general education classroom
• Differentiate instruction and adapt materials, assessments, and assignments to meet individual student needs
• Monitor and record student progress toward IEP goals and objectives; complete progress reports on schedule
• Attend and contribute to IEP meetings, annual reviews, and Child Study Team conferences as needed
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/guardians, case managers, related service providers, and paraprofessionals
• Support positive behavior and implement behavior intervention plans where applicable
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with district policy, state regulations, and confidentiality requirements

Qualifications

• A valid New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) certificate, CE, CEAS, or Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) is required.
• Experience with co-teaching and in-class support models (preferred)
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and data-driven decision-making
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check, per New Jersey law

This is a per diem position with a salary range of $300-$314 per diem.