Special Education Teacher

Leonia Public Schools | Leonia, NJ

  

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CountyBergen
Posted Date 10/04/2024
Expiration Date12/26/2024
Description

Special Education Teacher 
Tenure Track

Position Purpose 

Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Director of Special Services, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. 

Essential Functions 

  • Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning. 

  • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

  • Participates in IEP meetings and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students. 

  • Implement students' IEPs and behavior management plans.

  • Collaborates with grade level and mathematics teachers, with IEP team members, and related services staff for the benefit of student program development and ongoing progress monitoring

  • Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed. 

  • Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services. 

  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community. 

  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping.

  • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 

  • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. 

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.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

  • Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs. 

  • Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. 

  • 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 systems 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. 

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. 

Certification/License: 

  • New Jersey Certifications as Teacher of Students with Disabilities and HIgh School Teacher.

Education: 

  • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignments.

Experience: 

  • Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. 

FLSA Status: Exempt

County
Bergen

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