Special Education Teacher - Middle School MD

Special Education Teacher

• Middle School MD JobID: 3130

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:

6/20/2024

Location:

Alder Middle School

Date Available:

09/01/2024

Closing Date:

06/30/2024

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Job Title: Special Education Teacher

• Middle School MD

Reports To: Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education

Job Purpose: To provide instructional services to elementary students who have an IEP.

Qualifications-Required:

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE)

NJDOE Secondary Certification or K-6 Certification

Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)

Excellent classroom management

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to speak English clearly and accurately

Ability to create and implement lesson plans that demonstrate differentiated instruction

Ability to collaborate and cooperate with CST members

Ability to implement and follow students' IEPs

Ability to engage and motivate students

Ability to engage and educate students autistic disabilities

Ability to appropriately involve paraprofessionals in the delivery of instruction and classroom rules

Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians of students

Ability to pass Pre-Employment Physical Exam

Ability to pass the required Criminal History Review

Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure

Qualifications-Desired:

Familiarity with Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching

Current physical restraint certification

Duties/Responsibilities:

Creates and follows daily lesson plans that detail differentiated teaching strategies

Implements best practices and strategies in classroom instruction

Implements teaching strategies that engage and motivate students

Works with the CST members to ensure the appropriate student services are being provided to special needs students

Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is safe and conducive for teaching and learning

Creates and modifies student assessments as needed

Communicates with parents/guardians

Establishes and enforces rules and procedures for appropriate behavior during classroom

Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities

Teaches personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy

Guides and counsels students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests

Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health

Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation

Uses computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction

Working Conditions:

School Building

Classroom

10-month position

Salary minimum of $57,708 (BA, Step 1) as per EHTEA Contract

Medical and Dental Benefits

Pension membership in TPAF

Physical Requirements: (The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Able to walk up/down stairs

Able to stand for long periods of time

Able to sit for long periods of time

Able to talk for long periods of time

Able to user a computer keyboard

Able to bend or stoop to interact with students

Able to perform physical restraints as needed

Direct Reports:

N/A

Application Procedure:

Apply Online

Selection Procedure:

Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer