Teacher-US

Archway Programs; Evesham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Programs is seeking a dedicated educator for the Upper School in Evesham, NJ. The role focuses on providing comprehensive education for students with disabilities, maintaining IEPs, and collaborating with the school team to support student growth.

The ideal candidate holds NJ Teacher of the Handicapped certification with content-area credentials and will engage in ongoing professional development and family communication to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate.
• NJ Certification in an appropriate content area (e.g., Elementary Teacher K-5) required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff.
• Direct and supervise teacher assistants and related staff as needed.
• Develop and implement an effective classroom management system and engaging lessons.
• Maintain current IEPs and track progress toward goals/objectives.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding student growth and needs.
• Participate in orientation/in-service programs and staff meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

IEP knowledge

Parent communication

Education

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate

NJ Content-area certification (e.g., Elementary Teacher K-5)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Upper School - Evesham, NJ 08053
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Teacher of the Handicapped
Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $72,000.00
Salary 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 an 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 students succeed.
• Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts.
• Maintains ongoing and regular contact with parents concerning student growth, behavior, and needs.
• Keeps 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 (e.g., Elementary Teacher K-5).