Transformative Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Bancroft; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bancroft School in Mountainside, NJ is hiring a Special Education Teacher (Early Childhood Education) to deliver individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing lesson plans, monitoring progress, and coordinating with families. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and NJ certification eligibility, with ABA-based approaches encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eligibility for formal certification such as N.J. Teacher of Disabilities (or of the Handicapped) required.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in special education preferred.
• Eligibility for Highly-Qualified Teacher status required.
• Knowledge of teaching methods and educational programs designed for students with learning, physical and behavior disabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements classroom instruction, specializing within one or more areas of curriculum, to specifically meet the educational needs of students and to encourage the best possible student educational experience.
• Assesses abilities and capabilities of individual students; develops, organizes, and implements lesson plans and activities that are individual-specific, meet the learning needs of each student, encourage increased skills, and address specific IEP goals
• Monitors existing IEPs to ensure that stated educational goals and objectives are appropriate, achievable, and continue to meet the educational needs of individual students
• Recommends appropriate modifications to the existing IEP
• May conduct parent training in the classroom and at home
• Utilize the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis throughout observation, intervention, data collection, and assessment

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

ABA principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Bancroft School in Mountainside, NJ is hiring a Special Education Teacher (Early Childhood Education) to deliver individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing lesson plans, monitoring progress, and coordinating with families. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and NJ certification eligibility, with ABA-based approaches encouraged.