Title: LEARNING DISABILITIES TEACHER CONSULTANT (LDTC)
Qualifications:
Certification/License
- NJ Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Certificate
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment
- Masters Degree
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education
- Effective problem-solving, human relations and communication skills
- Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
- Ability to organize and coordinate work
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
- Must pass criminal background check and fingerprints, pre-employment drug screening and TB test
Experience:
- Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred
Reports To: Supervisor/Director of Student Services
Purpose:
- To be responsible for conducting evaluation planning meetings and educational assessments for referred and classified children in order to determine whether the children are eligible for special education and related services
- To provide case management services as per assigned caseload
- To consult with team members, parents, teachers and other appropriate staff in order to design, implement and monitor individualized educational programs
- To assist all teachers in developing and implementing appropriate pedagogy to maximize all students growth
Performance Responsibilities:
- Services as an active member of the Child Study Team; evaluates and aids in the multi-disciplinary classification of handicapped children
- Provides case management services
- Consults with the psychologist, social worker and other appropriate staff to facilitate and understanding fo the educational strengths and needs of children referred and classified for services
- Acts as diagnostician to conduct educational assessments of children and writes reports and educational programs to facilitate their learning
- Works with regular and special education teachers, parents and other support personnel (guidance counselor, school nurse, etc.) to assist in implementing educational programs to meet the needs of individual children. This may also include the introduction of methods and materials to classroom teachers to assist them in planning programs beneficial to all children in the classes
- Monitors programs such as resource center instruction, and checks on the appropriateness of the individual programs
- Works with parents to explain the education assessments and programming needs of children
- Works with the administrative staff to facilitate the implementation of education programs for children within the schools
- Assists with, and takes part in, district-wide in-service training programs
- Attends in-service programs and workshops in order to keep abreast of current developments in the field
- Orders appropriate educational instruments and materials
- Performs other duties which may be assigned by the Supervisor/Director of Special Services
Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Additionally, position does not exclusively service special education.
Evaluation: In accordance with Teach for NJ
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties of this job are normally performed in the following manner: the employee is regularly required to stand and is regularly required to talk and to hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hand to finger, handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; to stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note: Qualified candidates/incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or duties. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the position or the candidate once offered the position to inform the East Greenwich Superintendent of any and all reasonable accommodations that may be required. Candidates who need accommodations to complete the application process must inform the Superintendent of their need.
Equipment: Ability to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone
Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
Terms of Employment: In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
The East Greenwich Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational and Service Organization.