Preschool Teacher-Cumberland Campus

TITLE: Preschool Teacher – Handicapped / TOSD

Reports To: Principal

Certification Qualifications:

1. Minimum Bachelor’s level degree in the area of Special Education
2. New Jersey Teacher Certification as: 
3. Teacher of the Handicapped or
4. Preschool to 3rd grade
5. Teacher of Students with Disabilities
6. Criminal History background check

Function of the Position:

To assist in the operation of the district’s programs through those duties assigned by the Superintendent and should include, but not necessarily are limited to:

overseeing and coordinating the daily functions of the classroom

promoting the total development of each student within the school environment 

helping students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women

developing an effective program which provides services to the students and adheres to, and in compliance with P.L. 94-142, N.J.S.A. 18A:46 and N.J.A.C. 6:28

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparing daily and long range plans which produce direction for efficient and effective classroom instruction.

• Prepares detailed substitute lesson plans
• Develops lesson plans according to policy
• Demonstrates long range planning
• Utilizes units of study
• Gathers materials for lesson
• Provides materials to account for individual differences
• Develops teacher-made materials
• Provides student work on chalkboard, etc
• Implements lesson goals/objectives that are easily identifiable
• Demonstrates content competency
• Provides lesson motivation
• Previews and utilizes supplementary materials/resources

Providing an instructional program that is commensurate with the child’s needs and ability, and permits positive student progress.

1. Applies various diagnostic methods
2. Interprets diagnostic methods
3. Applies diagnostic data effectively
4. Groups for instructional purpose
5. Provides instructional experiences for students success
6. Provides individual student assistance in cognitive and affective domain
7. Set expectation levels for achievement
8. Applies fair evaluative testing practices
9. Uses supportive services, when necessary

Implementing instructional practices and curricula in accordance with requirements of the State of New Jersey and the Board of Education.

1. Clarifies the purposes for learning with students
2. Provides motivation and stimulation for learning

Teacher / Handicapped or TOSD

1. Executes effective daily lessons
2. Instructs in sequential order in accordance with grade level curricula
3. Employs a variety of methods, techniques, and teaching strategies
4. Exhibits flexibility in utilizing incidental opportunities for learning
5. Provides experiences that relate to daily living
6. Provides periodic, comprehensive evaluation
7. Guides students toward self-discipline and organization
8. Incorporates use of work-study skills in the learning process
9. Provides opportunities for students to recognize and develop talents
10. Develops a sense of responsibility in scholastic and personal improvement
11. Encourages student self-evaluation
12. Provides opportunities for peer group interaction
13. Utilizes audio-visual materials, resource people, etc., effectively to enhance instruction where applicable
14. Plans field trips relative to curricula
15. Maintains quality control for student work
16. Evaluates and returns students’ work
17. Communicates effectively
18. Instructs pupil in the proper care and use of tools and/or equipment
19. Plans for re-teaching, review, and maintenance

Establishing and maintaining a productive relationship with students, parents, professional and non-professional staff.

• Cooperates with professional staff
• Shows respect for the individual
• Demonstrates respect for the rights and opinions of others
• Maintains rapport
• Demonstrates supportive attitude towards activities which promote positive school-community relations

Initiating and maintaining a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and positive student behavior.

• Seeks assistance
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• Is open to constructive suggestions
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• Demonstrates interest in professional and community organizations
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• Displays evidence of continuing growth
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• Displays willingness to share expertise
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• Cultivating and maintaining one’s own professional development.
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• Exhibits a responsible attitude for student behavior
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• Establishes classroom climate utilizing democratic principles
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• Encourages students to follow health/safety procedures
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• Seeks to provide a physical environment conducive to learning
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• Promotes student responsibility
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• Encourages independence within students
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• Creates a stimulating, supportive environment
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• Establishes appropriate rapport with students
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• Exhibits firmness and fairness in dealing with disciplinary problems
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• Establishes and follows routines
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• Maintains and exhibits consistency in attitudes and action
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• Encourages positive attitudes and behavior
• Creates enthusiasm
• Participates on committees
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• Displays enthusiasm and initiative
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• Explores new approaches and ideas
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• Exhibits a professional code of ethics
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• Participates in curriculum development
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• Accepts joint responsibility for the success of the total school program
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• Implementing the districts and school’s policies, regulations, and routines.
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• Adheres to district policy
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• Adheres to administrative regulations
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• Adheres to building regulations
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• Performs school staff assignments beyond classroom responsibility
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• Is accurate and prompt in preparing reports and keeping records
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• Accepts responsibility for enriching the experience off student through supervision of extra activities
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• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only
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• Maintains responsible personal attendance
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• Prepares and communicates student progress to parents
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• Organizes storage areas and inventory controls on material, tools, and equipment
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• Plans, organizes, and implements assigned programs/exhibits
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• Helps in preparing budget in area of responsibility
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• Schedules school day in keeping with district guidelines
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• Utilizes teacher assistants and other supportive services and staff effectively
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• Performs duties/responsibilities as assigned by the principal

Terms of Employment:  

Ten-month year.  Salary and work your to be according to  current contract.

Evaluation: 

 Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.