Teacher-LS

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

Job Details

• Job Location: Lower School - Atco, NJ 080040800
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Teacher of the Handicapped
• Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $72,000.00
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Education

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the principal.
• Works effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff (teacher assistants, crisis counselor, related services).
• Gives direction to teacher assistant.
• Utilizes teacher assistant appropriately to provide student activities.
• Develops effective classroom management system.
• Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students needs.
• Has a copy of students current IEP and maintains records of goal/objective mastery.
• Utilizes appropriate methods/materials to help student succeed.
• Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts.
• Maintains ongoing and regular contact with parents concerning: student growth, behavior, needs.
• Keep up-to-date anecdotal records and work folders indicating pupils current level of functioning in each basic skill area.
• Assists in curriculum development selection of educational materials and equipment.
• Utilizes a sequential curricula with planned experiences to enable students to:
• develop self-expression
• improve self-concept
• develop social skills
• develop self-help skills
• improve work/study habits
• apply knowledge in basic skill areas
• improve pupils health/physical development
• develop career awareness
• improve pre-vocational/vocational skills
• Maintains/turns in lesson plans and on-going communication forms weekly to the principal.
• Participates in orientation/in-service programs, staff meetings, and students educational problems/needs.
• Controls classroom environment through approved private use of discipline.
• Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment.
• Participates in PIP for professional development.
• Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy.
• Attends yearly Handle With Care and CPI training.
• Maintains confidentiality of students personal information at all times.
• Maintains student information in a locked and secure space.

Qualifications

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