Special Education Teacher for Visually Impaired Students

Njaseps; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

St. Joseph's School for the Blind in Jersey City, NJ seeks a dedicated Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSOD) to deliver specialized instruction and support to students with diverse needs.

You will develop IEPs, tailor instruction, track progress, and coordinate with families and a multidisciplinary team to foster academic, social, and transitional goals. The role requires commitment to individualized instruction, behavior support, personal care, and active participation in school

Qualifications

• New Jersey Certification — Teacher of the Visually Impaired (preferred)
• New Jersey Certification – Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped Standard Certificate (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or higher
• At least 2 years of experience with children with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develops, plans, and implements IEP for each student in conjunction with the Principal and Education Supervisor.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Attends Pre-IEP and IEP meetings.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Participates in planning and implementing of specific behavior interventions as well as training opportunities.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs of the students.
• Prepares Individual Transitional Plans in collaboration with the Transition Coordinator as assigned.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action, the School’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides timely progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists students with daily living skills and personal care, including supporting their restroom needs, among other responsibilities related to hygiene.
• Supports students during pool sessions by actively participating in the pool activities, engaging with the students, and fulfilling other responsibilities related to pool supervision.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy and administrative regulations.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. (Example: holiday play, back to school night).
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs such other student related or programmatic tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
• Sets an example for the students and the community as a representative of St. Joseph’s.
• Implements all school policies and procedures.

Education

New Jersey Certification – Teacher of the Visually Impaired Standard (preferred)

New Jersey Certification – Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped Standard Certificate (Required)

Bachelor’s – Special Education or higher

Job description

St. Joseph's School for the Blind in Jersey City, NJ seeks a dedicated Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSOD) to deliver specialized instruction and support to students with diverse needs.

You will develop IEPs, tailor instruction, track progress, and coordinate with families and a multidisciplinary team to foster academic, social, and transitional goals. The role requires commitment to individualized instruction, behavior support, personal care, and active participation in school