Dynamic Special Education Teacher - Data Driven Collaborative

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a qualified educator to support students with special needs. The role requires NJ instructional certification and a SWD/Teacher of the Handicapped certification, with experience tailoring curricula to IEP goals and collaborating with teachers and administrators to improve outcomes.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong classroom management, data-driven instruction, and proficiency with NJSLS/NJSLA, while fostering a positive learning climate and effective

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position and a Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Ability to modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals and objectives
• Ability to motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations
• Able to work collaboratively with school leaders and school staff to collect, analyze, and use data to continuously modify the instructional program
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community
• Ability to provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines and effective classroom management skills
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Excellent classroom management

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Curriculum modification & Individual I

Team motivation & collaboration

Data-driven instruction adjustments

English communication (oral & written)

Positive classroom management

NJSLS & NJSLA knowledge

Critical thinking & problem solving

Computer literacy & instructional tech

Excellent classroom management

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate for the position

SWD Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification

Job description

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a qualified educator to support students with special needs. The role requires NJ instructional certification and a SWD/Teacher of the Handicapped certification, with experience tailoring curricula to IEP goals and collaborating with teachers and administrators to improve outcomes.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong classroom management, data-driven instruction, and proficiency with NJSLS/NJSLA, while fostering a positive learning climate and effective