TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certification and appropriate Special Education Endorsement or eligibility.
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of effective teaching methods and ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL, CHILD STUDY TEAM DIRECTOR
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil's individualized education program.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each pupil.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Works cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil and provides support instruction in the regular classroom or resource center as assigned.
5 Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
6. Provides home instruction to confined special education pupils as assigned.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
8. Provides information pertaining to the Present Level of Education Performance and develops appropriate goals and objectives for students I.E.P.
9. Consults with members of the child study team regarding each pupil's educational program, academic program and personal growth. Meets at least once annually with the case manager, parents and other professional staff to review and revise the individualized education program and placement of each assigned pupil.
10. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
11. Participates in the development of the district's plan for special education.
12. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in- service education and other professional growth activities.
13. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
14. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
15. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month employment governed by the Teachers Association contract and calendar.
EVALUATIONS: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.
Wage or Salary Information
Certified Teaching Staff: Salary Range $64,000 � $97,251
Benefits Information
Enrollment in TPAF (Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund) and Group Life Insurance through NJ Department of Pensions and Benefits
AmeriHealth New Jersey Educators Health Plan (Medical)
Benecard (Prescription)
Delta Dental (Dental)
Ameriflex (FSA) Flexible Spending Account
Opt-Out of Benefits Annual Waiver. Range: up to $5,000 per year
Ten Paid Sick days, Three Personal Days
Eligibility for enrollment in 403b Tax Shelter Annuity Plans. Vendors: MetLife/Brighthouse, Equitable,Midland or Lincoln Investment Planning.
Eligibility for enrollment in Disability, Life, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement Plans with Colonial Life Insurance.
Eligibility for enrollment in Disability Insurance with Prudential, Colonial Life, or AFLAC.
Extra Compensation Programs
Extra-Curricular Stipends
After School Tutoring and Homebound Tutoring
Professional Development Workshops in the District