LDTC - Leave of Absence

Haledon Elementary School District; Haledon (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Haledon Elementary School District is seeking a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C) on a 10-month leave of absence fill. The successful candidate will assess students, design instructional plans, and support teachers with evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities include CST collaboration, IEP development, and ongoing professional development. This position reports to the Director of Special Services and requires NJ certification with LDT-C endorsement and background checks.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate and LDT-C endorsement.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education; ability to assess learning characteristics and design instructional plans.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Requires background checks and legal work status.

Responsibilities

• Participates in evaluation, classification and placement of students with special needs and reports results.
• Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics for CST referrals and writes reports.
• Develops and coordinates IEPs and monitors educational placement.
• Consults with teachers, administrators and parents on instructional methods and materials.
• Case manages students and maintains case records.
• Delivers in-service programs and supports teachers with interventions.
• Collaborates with school personnel on student needs and attends CST meetings.
• Maintains professional competence through ongoing training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Assessment & planning

Collaboration with CST/IEP

Education

New Jersey Teaching Certificate

LDT-C endorsement

Job description

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.