Teacher Special Education/ERI

PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a qualified classroom teacher with a New Jersey instructional certificate and a Students with Disabilities Certification to design and deliver individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals. The role emphasizes collaboration with school leaders and staff to analyze data and continuously improve the instructional program.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively in English, foster a positive classroom climate, and apply knowledge of NJSLS and

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position and a Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Ability to modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals and objectives
• Ability to motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations
• Able to work collaboratively with school leaders and staff to collect, analyze, and use data to continuously modify the instructional program
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community
• Ability to provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear routines and effective management
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Excellent classroom management

Responsibilities

• Modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based on IEP goals and objectives
• Motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations
• Collaborate with school leaders and staff to collect, analyze, and use data to modify instructional program
• Communicate effectively in English with students, staff, parents, and administrators
• Maintain a nurturing and positive classroom climate with clear routines and management
• Apply knowledge of NJSLS and NJSLA in instruction
• Utilize interactive computer instructional software

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Classroom management

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Education

NJ instructional certificate

SDC/Teacher of the Handicapped Certification

Tools

Interactive instructional software

Job description

• Must hold appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position and a Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Ability to modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals and objectives
• Ability to motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations
• Able to work collaboratively with school leaders and school staff to collect, analyze, and use data to continuously modify the instructional program
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community
• Ability to provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines and effective classroom management skills
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate New Jersey instructional certificate for the position and a Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Ability to modify curriculum and provide individualized instruction based upon IEP goals and objectives
• Ability to motivate and work in teams to achieve academic expectations
• Able to work collaboratively with school leaders and school staff to collect, analyze, and use data to continuously modify the instructional program
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community
• Ability to provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines and effective classroom management skills
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Excellent classroom management

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 Affinitive Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.