Sussex County ESC 's Nortrhern Hills Academy, a school for students with disabilities, ages 3-21 is seeking applicants for a Teacher of the Handicapped/Teacher of Students with Disabilities at our Northern Hills Academy campus in Sparta, NJ. The program currently has ages 3-21. The applicant should possess the ability to multi-task and excel in a fast paced environment, as well as, maintain high standards for teaching and learning. Strong behavioral expectations is a must.
Position Purpose: Support students with a continuum of behavioral problems.
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing school approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible and safe learning environment,
Essential Functions
- Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
- Provides instruction and support for the staff in the classroom so they can work effectively with the students in the class.
Required: New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) or Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) Certifications
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