Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDT-C)

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT; Pitman (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C) who will also serve as Case Manager as part of the Child Study Team. The role emphasizes identification, programming, and placement for students with disabilities in accordance with NJAC requirements.

The LDT-C will collaborate with school personnel, parents, and outside agencies to develop and monitor IEPs, ensure timely evaluations, and support transition planning for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Requires mastery of NJAC 6A:14 and special education procedures.
• Ability to maintain compliance with timelines and district policies.
• Experience coordinating IEP development and annual reviews.

Responsibilities

• Serve as part of the Child Study Team (CST) and as Case Manager.
• Coordinate development, monitoring, and evaluation of IEPs.
• Conduct Educational Assessments for classification and interpretation of results.
• Facilitate transition planning and communication with parents and staff.
• Maintain student records and participate in meetings and professional development.

Skills

NJAC knowledge

Special Education procedures

Communication with CST

Education

Master's Degree in Education

LDT-C Certification (NJ)

Job description

CERTIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree New Jersey Learning Disabilities Teacher- Consultant Certification

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor of Child Study Team

JOB GOAL:

The Learning Disabilities Teacher- Consultant is a member of the professional staff who bears the responsibility of serving as a member of the Child Study Team (Per NJAC 6A:14-3.1(b) "Child study team members shall include a school psychologist, a learning disabilities teacher-consultant and a school social worker"), as well, as Case Manager, unless otherwise specified by the Superintendent/designee pursuant to the District's Organizational chart, for the purpose of identification, programming and placement of the District's special education students.

Responsibilities

The Learning Disabilities Teacher -Consultant /Case Manager (per 6A:14-3.2 Case manager) will:

• Have working knowledge of NJAC 6A:14, Special Education and be knowledgeable of special education procedures and procedural safeguard.
• Maintain compliance in accordance to timelines set forth by NJAC 6A:14.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education, administrative directives, and State and Federal regulations which are appropriate for the position.
• Serve as liaison among school, parents, referral sources and outside agencies to facilitate communication.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Identify academic and social emotional needs of referred students.
• Attend and participate in meetings according to mandates.
• Maintain physical and/or electronic student files.
• Coordinate the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the IEP.
• Coordinate the Annual Review and Reevaluation process.
• Be knowledgeable about the student's educational needs and program.
• Be responsible for transition planning.
• Conduct Educational Assessments for classification utilizing tests of achievement; observations; interviews; file reviews; and consultation with staff and Child Study Team members.
• Interpret assessment results to parents, team members, and staff for the purpose of facilitating instructional and social emotional approaches for the student.
• Participate in professional meetings and attend workshops designed for professional development
• Demonstrate competence as a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant, Case Manager, and Child Study Team member.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/designee pursuant to the District's Organizational chart.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work year- Eleven (11) months; Salary and benefits pursuant to LEA contract.