Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant (LDT-C)

WATCHUNG BOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WATCHUNG BOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a qualified Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT/C) for our PreK-8 Student Learning Community. The incumbent will lead educational assessments, determine eligibility for special education and related services, and develop growth-focused recommendations.

Collaborating with the School Psychologist and Social Worker, the candidate will monitor progress through case management and emphasize teacher collaboration, student support, and

Qualifications

• NJ State certification required for LDT/C.
• Experience as a Child Study Team member preferred.
• Focus on teacher collaboration, student support, and pre-referral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational assessments and determine eligibility for special education and related services.
• Develop recommendations and monitor student progress through case management.
• Collaborate with School Psychologist and School Social Worker; support least restrictive environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Assessment administration

Education

NJ LDT/C certification

Job description

NJ State certification as an LDT/C

Previous Experience As a Child Study Team Member Preferred.

• PreK-8 learning community seeks a student-centered Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant to join our Child Study Team.
• Working collaboratively with the School Psychologist and School Social Worker, the candidate will be responsible for the educational assessments, determining eligibility for special education and related services, developing recommendations, and monitoring student progress through their case management.
• Candidates should also have a focus on teacher collaboration, student support, and pre-referral interventions.
• The position requires strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with students, families, teachers, and service providers.
• Our primary goal is to support the educational, social, and emotional growth of each student while promoting success in the least restrictive environment.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity