• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited college/university.

• Possession of a valid certificate as a Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities in the State of New Jersey.

• New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing (CEAS) with subject matter specialization.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

• Plans subject matter to be taught and align lessons to grade level content requirements and IEP goals and objectives.
• Experience working with students with learning, emotional, and other disabilities
• Plans courses of study according to students’ levels of learning, styles of learning, and other individual needs.
• Develop instructional methods/aids, such as audiovisual techniques/materials, to meet student needs.
• Teach secondary school subjects in various settings, including Pull-Out Resource/Push-In Resource, In-Class Support, and Supplemental Support.
• Develop special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment.
• Instruct students in academic subjects and other activities designed to provide learning experiences and meet local and State requirements.
• May supervise the work of a teacher aide in the performance of routine instructional tasks.
• Prepares IEP progress reports and submits information to the Child Study Team for IEPs and attends IEP meetings.
• Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on the progress of students.
• Maintains records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of computer software for instructional and record-keeping activities.
• Functions as a member of the Middle/High School IEP team when required.
• Orton-Gillingham Certification preferred

REPORTS TO:

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & SCHOOL PRINCIPAL