Special Education Resource Teacher - Middle School

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools seeks a qualified educator with a New Jersey middle school content certificate and a Students with Disabilities certification to teach middle school students with exceptional needs. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of special education regulations and possess strong integrity and communication skills.

Experience with elementary–high school students and ability to work with staff, parents, and the community is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Jersey Middle School content (English or Math) certificate with a Students with Disabilities certificate or hold a Teacher of the Handicapped certificate.
• Experience teaching and working with children with exceptional needs.
• Understanding of current rules and regulations regarding special education assessment and program requirements.
• Strong integrity and good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school students with exceptional needs.
• Apply effective instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Communicate with staff, students, parents and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development and learning assessment.
• Work with budget and adhere to posting timelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

NJ Middle School content cert (English or Math) with Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped

Job description

Paterson Public Schools seeks a qualified educator with a New Jersey middle school content certificate and a Students with Disabilities certification to teach middle school students with exceptional needs. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of special education regulations and possess strong integrity and communication skills.

Experience with elementary–high school students and ability to work with staff, parents, and the community is required.