Teacher Special Ed. Resource (Middle School)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. in Paterson, NJ is seeking a dedicated middle school Special Education teacher to support students with exceptional needs in an inclusive setting. The role requires NJ certifications, strong classroom management, and collaboration with families and staff to implement IEPs.

The candidate should be technologically proficient and uphold professional integrity. This position emphasizes equity and opportunity for all students within the Paterson Public Schools

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Jersey Middle School content area certificate with a Students with Disabilities certificate or hold a Teacher of the Handicapped certificate.
• Experience working with middle school students
• Knowledge of special education assessment and program requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Demonstrate integrity and good moral character
• Knowledge of child growth and development and research related to learning with exceptional needs

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school students with exceptional needs.
• Collaborate with staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Communicate with parents and the community.
• Uphold school policies and regulations and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Education

NJ Middle School certificate

Students with Disabilities / Handicapped certificate

Job description

Qualifications:

• Must hold a New Jersey Middle School content area certificate with a Students with Disabilities certificate or hold a Teacher of the Handicapped certificate
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children with exceptional needs unless entering teaching from an alternative certification program.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the specialized certification area, including an understanding of the current rules and regulations regarding special education assessment and program requirements.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, children with disabilities, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and children with exceptional needs.
• Experience working with middle school students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• 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

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 Aff... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.