Case Manager / Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant

Case Manager / Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant

About Us: 

Principle Academy Charter is a fast-growing New Jersey Public Charter School serving grades K-6. We offer an innovative curriculum design focused on mastery of academic and character skills. In addition to an extensive extracurricular program including sports, the arts and community service, PAC provides 2:1 devices, connectivity and STEM education. We are conveniently located in Egg Harbor Township, the "Heart" of Atlantic County. We educate students from the greater Atlantic City area, including Pleasantville, Mays Landing, Somers Point, EHT, Galloway Township, Absecon and Atlantic City. Come join our team!

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the Chief School Administrator or his designee, the Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant effectively assesses pupils' learning characteristics and designs appropriate instructional plans in order to enable each pupil to maximize his/her learning potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils with special needs.
• Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each pupil referred to the child study team for evaluation and interprets the findings in written reports and informal conferences.
• Develops and coordinates an appropriate individualized education program for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services.
• Participates in the ongoing assessment of academic achievement and educational placement of classified pupils.
• Consults with classroom teachers, administrators and parents regarding special instructional methods and/or materials necessary to meet the specific needs of individual pupils.
• Keeps up-to-date in the field of learning disabilities and with current regulations governing the education of pupils with disabilities.
• Participates in the development and delivery of inservice programs and parent seminars related to learning disabilities and effective teaching methods.
• Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case records.
• Maintains professional competence through inservice education and other professional growth activities.
• Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws and board policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief School Administrator or his designee.

Requirements:

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Endorsement 
• Leadership and team management skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills; ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively
• Goal orientation; planning and execution skills
  
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education; and demonstrated ability to effectively assess children's learning characteristics, design appropriate instructional strategies and plan educational programs
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of special education.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations, and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school district and state, including criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status