Lower School Special Education Teacher (Disabilities)

Archway Programs; Atco (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Programs seeks a dedicated teacher of the handicapped to join our Lower School team in Atco, NJ. The role requires implementing IEPs, delivering individualized instruction, and coordinating with the school-based Archway team and families to support student growth.

The ideal candidate will hold NJ Teacher of the Handicapped certification, possess a related content area certification, and demonstrate strong classroom management and collaborative skills in a day shift full-time position.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate.
• NJ Certification in an appropriate content area (Elementary Teacher K-5).

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the principal.
• Collaborates with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff.
• Provides direction to teacher assistants.
• Utilizes teacher assistants to support student activities.
• Develops effective classroom management system.
• Organizes classroom environment and lessons to meet student needs.
• Maintains current IEPs and records progress toward goals.
• Uses appropriate methods to help students succeed.
• Maintains classroom learning centers and displays student work/contracts.
• Keeps parents regularly informed about student growth and needs.
• Maintains weekly lesson plans and communication with the principal.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

IEP implementation

Education

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped

NJ Content Area Certification (Elem K-5)

Job description

Archway Programs seeks a dedicated teacher of the handicapped to join our Lower School team in Atco, NJ. The role requires implementing IEPs, delivering individualized instruction, and coordinating with the school-based Archway team and families to support student growth.

The ideal candidate will hold NJ Teacher of the Handicapped certification, possess a related content area certification, and demonstrate strong classroom management and collaborative skills in a day shift full-time position.