Archway Teacher of Handicapped

Woods Services; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO and Vacation Time

Career growth and leadership opportuni

Job summary

Archway Programs in New Jersey seeks a dedicated teacher to develop individualized educational programs for students with disabilities. The teacher collaborates with school and district teams to implement IEP goals, maintain student progress records and ensure a positive learning environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and NJ special education certification; CE/CEAS are welcomed. The school offers collaboration with support staff and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Special Education Certifications for NJ (TOH/TOSD) preferred; CE/CEAS may be welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the principal.
• Collaborates with Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff.
• Gives direction to teacher assistants and utilizes them to support student activities.
• Maintains an effective classroom management system and organizes lessons to meet students’ needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and keeps confidential records securely.
• Participates in curriculum development and selects educational materials and equipment.
• Develops and implements sequential curricula to develop self-expression, social skills and work habits.
• Communicates regularly with parents about student growth, behavior, and needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Special Education Certifications (NJ) TOH/TOSD

Job description

Overview

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as we embark embrace differences and improve lives.

Archway Programs is a nonprofit organization in New Jersey, providing diverse services to individuals of all ages with disabilities. The organization focuses on core values like safety, compassion, and individuality to improve lives. With over 450 employees serving over 1,800 individuals, Archway Programs emphasizes customized services and continuous innovation to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO and Vacation Time
• Career growth and leadership opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Salary: Starting at $57500 / annually - depending upon education / experience

Job Summary

Teachers function under the supervision of the principal and the sending district child study team in the development of an appropriate school program. Teachers are knowledgeable about the educational process of handicapped students. They organize an appropriate educational program following the school curriculum and student IEPs. The Teacher provides appropriate and consistent services to the student, to implement educational activities while fostering the development of social/emotional behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the principal.
• Works effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff (teacher assistants, crisis counselor, related services)
• Gives direction to teacher assistant
• Utilizes teacher assistant appropriately to provide student activities
• Develops an effective classroom management system
• Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students’ needs
• Has a copy of student’s current IEP and maintains records of goal/objective mastery
• Utilizes appropriate methods/materials to help student succeed
• Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts
• Maintains ongoing and regular contact with parents concerning: student growth, behavior, needs
• Keep up-to-date anecdotal records and work folders indicating pupil’s current level of functioning in each basic skill area
• Assists in curriculum development selection of educational materials and equipment
• Utilizes a sequential curricula with planned experiences to enable students to:
• develop self-expression
• improve self-concept
• develop social skills
• develop self-help skills
• improve work/study habits
• apply knowledge in basic skill areas
• improve pupil’s health/physical development
• develop career awareness
• improve pre-vocational/vocational skills
• Maintains/turns in lesson plans and on-going communication forms weekly to the principal
• Participates in orientation/in-service programs, staff meetings, and students’ educational problems/needs
• Controls classroom environment through approved private use of discipline
• Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment
• Participates in PIP for professional development
• Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy
• Attends yearly Handle With Care and CPI training
• Maintains confidentiality of student's personal information at all times
• Maintains student information in a locked and secure space
• Supervises students while moving throughout the building, around campus and during assigned school activities
• Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Acceptable Special Education Certifications (NJ): Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH), Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD); we also welcome new teachers with Certificate of Eligibility and/or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing.

About Archway Programs

Since 1965, Archway Programs has been meeting the individualized needs of thousands of families throughout the state of New Jersey. Archway Programs is a diverse, non-profit, human services organization which includes approved private schools for students with disabilities in addition to several model programs providing unmatched services to children and adults of all ages. Built on a solid foundation of core values, providing safety, possessing compassion and promoting individuality, Archway Programs strives to improve the life of every individual served. Our goal is to ensure that each individual’s needs are met and customized services are provided and partnered with passionate, committed and talented professionals in a safe environment. Over 450 individuals are currently employed by Archway Programs and this dedicated and talented staff provides services to over 1,800 individuals. Over the course of its history, Archway Programs has evolved, driving positive change through innovative development and expansion of services providing new opportunities throughout our communityEmbracing Differences, Improving Lives.