Special Education Science Teacher

Special Education Science Teacher JobID: 1459

Position Type:

Special Education/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:

3/11/2024

Location:

High School

Date Available:

05/01/2024

Closing Date:

until filled

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SPECIAL EDUCATION SCIENCE 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

• Must hold an additional NJDOE instructional certificate in Science

• 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

• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems

• 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

• Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests, and ability levels of all pupils

• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned

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.