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Special Education Teacher

Asbury Park School District | Asbury Park, NJ

  

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CountyMonmouth
Posted Date 11/12/2024
Expiration Date11/23/2024
Description
ANTICIPATED

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
 

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
Assumes professional responsibility for providing specialized learning experiences and supervision of students with disabilities in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each students the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the New Jersey Learning Standards as outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the student, using approved curricula and directives of the school.  Achieving academic excellence requires that the Special Education Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff, particularly the Child Study Team and with parents of each student.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must hold a NJDOE Students with Disabilities Certificate, #2475 OR Teacher of the Handicapped Certificate, #2470
  • Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children with exceptional needs
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the specialized certification area, including an understanding of the current rules and regulations regarding special education assessment and program requirements

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Works to achieve New Jersey Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the classroom
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
  • Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives. Assesses and monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction
  • Updates IEP PLAAFP and Goals & Objectives within a timely manner before IEP Meetings
  • Implements Behavior Intervention Plans with fidelity
  • Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve classroom climate conducive to learning. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy
  • Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress
  • Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned
  • Utilize positive behavior support techniques to promote a structured and supportive classroom environment
  • Teach and reinforce social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation strategies
  • Collect and analyze data and student behavior and learning outcomes to adjust teaching methods and interventions as necessary
 
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
  • 10-month position
  • Salary as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Reports to the Building Principal and Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction

Only candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview.
 
County
Monmouth

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