LDTC - Leave of Absence

Haledon Board of Education; Haledon (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Haledon Public School seeks a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C) for a leave of absence from 10/1/26 to 2/5/27. The role reports to the Director of Special Services and focuses on evaluating and supporting students with learning disabilities.

The ideal candidate holds NJ Teaching Certification with LDT-C endorsement and at least five years of teaching experience, with strong knowledge of special education laws.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate and Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant endorsement
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education; demonstrated ability to assess learning characteristics and design instructional programs
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Responsibilities

• Participates in evaluation, classification and placement of students with special needs and submits results in Real Time.
• Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics of students referred to CST; interprets findings in reports.
• Assists in development and coordination of individualized education plans (IEP) for students requiring special education and related services.
• Consults with teachers, administrators and parents on instructional methods and materials; attends CST meetings.
• Case manages students as assigned and maintains case records.
• Consults with school personnel on student needs and assists in developing classroom interventions.
• Consults with district personnel regarding student behaviors and needs.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and growth activities.
• Participates in in-service programs and parent seminars related to learning disabilities and effective teaching methods.
• Provides ongoing professional development to teachers for evidence-based interventions.
• Assists with the school's I&RS committee.
• Performs duties as a member of the Child Study Team as required by law and board policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Superintendent or Director of Special Services

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ LD/BD Resource
  
• Date Posted:
  8/11/2026
  
• Location:
  Haledon Public School
  

LEARNING DISABILITIES TEACHER-CONSULTANT [LDT-C]. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - 10/1/26-2/5/27 - Rolling Interviews

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate and Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant endorsement
• 2. Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
• 3. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education; and demonstrated ability to effectively assess children's learning characteristics, design appropriate instructional strategies and plan educational programs
• 4. Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• 5. Required criminal history background check, pre-employment sexual misconduct/child abuse disclosure, and proof of United States citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Services

JOB GOAL:

To effectively assess students' learning characteristics and design appropriate instructional plans in order to enable each pupil to maximize his/her learning potential and to provide ongoing and sustained support and professional development to teachers to deliver evidence based interventions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all students with special needs and submits results in Real Time.
• Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each student referred to the Child Study Team [CST] for evaluation and interprets the findings in written reports and informal conferences.
• Assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan [IEP] for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services. Participates in the ongoing assessment of academic achievement and educational placement of classified students.
• Consults with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents regarding special instructional methods and/or materials necessary to meet the specific needs of individual students. Attends student review and CST meetings.
• Case manages, as needed, students assigned and maintains appropriate case records.
• To consult with school personnel on student needs when requested or appropriate and to assist in development of classroom interventions.
• To consult with other district personnel, e.g., principals, social workers, school psychologist, counselors, teachers and related services personnel regarding student's behaviors and needs.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Participates in the development and delivery of in-service programs, and parent seminars related to learning disabilities and effective teaching methods.
• Provide ongoing and sustained support and professional development to teachers to deliver evidence based interventions
• Assists with the school's I&RS committee.
• Performs all duties required as a member of the Child Study Team by Administrative Code, State and Federal laws and Board policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and/or Director of Special Service.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ten (10) month contract
• Salary as per HEA contract

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.