Teacher Preschool Special Ed

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a preschool teacher for students with special needs. Applicants must hold NJ certificates in P-3 and Students with Disabilities. The candidate will diagnose student strengths, tailor instruction, and implement standards-based teaching with strong communication in the school community.

Experience with preschool special education and data-driven instruction is essential. The posting notes that postings are open for ten days following the posted date or until

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey teacher certificates in P-3 and Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.
• Ability to diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and tailor instruction accordingly.
• Demonstrate mastery of pedagogical and subject matter knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Design and implement standards-based instruction.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven instruction

Critical thinking

Effective written & oral communication

Technology literacy

Education

NJ teacher certificates in P-3 and Students with Disabilities

Tools

Interactive instructional software

Job description

Qualifications:

• Must hold New Jersey teacher certificates in P-3 and Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.


• Possess interpersonal skills with students, staff, parents & community.


• Experience teaching preschool students with special needs.


• Diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.


• Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills.


• Demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing standards-based instruction.


• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.


• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.


• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.


• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others.


• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community.


• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable


• Pending budget availability


• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affi…