Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher: Middle School

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 23,400 - 60,660; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a dedicated teacher for the Handicapped to lead a P-12 special education program in New Jersey.

The teacher will align instruction with the New Jersey Core Content Standards and district objectives and develop engaging lessons that support student growth. The role requires collaboration with parents and staff, documentation of pupil progress, conduct of IEP meetings, and ongoing participation in professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University.
• Teacher of the Handicapped / Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate.
• Commitment to aligning the program with New Jersey Core Content Standards and district objectives.

Responsibilities

• Upholds and enforces school, administrative, board and state rules, regulations and policies.
• Communicates with parents and school personnel about pupil progress.
• Attends required records, reports, and other routine matters in an appropriate and punctual manner.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to adapt to the curriculum.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with professional staff to support learning and behavior.
• Participates in curriculum and developmental programs as assigned.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
• Assists with IEP development and annual reviews in the Resource Center.
• Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with state policy.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher of the Handicapped / Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Each teaching staff member shall make every effort, within the area of his/her professional expertise, the scope of their certification, to instruct students in their charge in accordance with the special education curriculum and course of study adopted by the Board of Education. It is the teacher's role to ensure student learning by engaging students with authentic challenges that allow for assessment that measures growth and informs future instruction.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University, a Teacher of the Handicapped / Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate.

Position Objective

To ensure that the P-12 Special Education Program is well-developed, aligned with the New Jersey Core Content Standards and district objectives, clearly articulated, and consistently carried out.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Upholds and enforce school, administrative, board and state rules, regulations and policies.
• Communicates with parents and school personnel to discuss pupil progress when necessary, at the discretion of building administration.
• Conducts parent conferences in accordance with the individual school policy.
• Attends to required records, reports, and other routine matters in an appropriate and punctual manner.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as assigned.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to adapt to the curriculum.
• Attends to school related night activities when necessary and according to school policy.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve learning, social and attitude problems.
• Groups children for instructional purposes or activities so as to enhance pupil performance and provide for individualized needs.
• Assumes responsibility for any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Principal/Director of Special Services.

Specific Responsibilities: (Resource Center)

• Participates in the development of the IEP's (initial and annual reviews).
• Cooperates with Child Study Team members in implementing and evaluating pupil performance as outlined in the IEP.
• Uses methodology and materials that prepare students to further develop academic, perceptual-motor, social, and communication skills where deficits exist.
• Cooperates with the regular school program, staff, and supervisors in sharing ideas, experiences, techniques, and materials to achieve articulation between the Resource Center program and regular school program.

Evaluation of Performance

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Computer Skills

Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Rates

$130 Days, 1-5; $160 days 6-20 and $337 days 21+