Special Education Teacher (Inclusion)
Job | Posted 5 months ago
Start Date
08/29/2024
Position Areas
Special Education
Description
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
(Inclusion)
1.0 FTE - SOUTH ORANGE MIDDLE SCHOOLAVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2024
THE POSITION
Candidates should have experience working in a special education classroom or resource room setting, with behavior modification experience. He/she should desire to work cooperatively with academic teachers within a team concept.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
1. NJ Teacher of the Handicapped OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities and the appropriate teaching endorsement certification required.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
3. Teaching experience with special needs students preferred.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.
Candidates should have experience working in a special education classroom or resource room setting, with behavior modification experience. He/she should desire to work cooperatively with academic teachers within a team concept.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
1. NJ Teacher of the Handicapped OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities and the appropriate teaching endorsement certification required.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
3. Teaching experience with special needs students preferred.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
- Employs instructional methods and available materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Assesses the performance of students on a continuing basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Identifies students who require additional support services.
- Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Maintains high expectations for student performance and behavior.
- Engages in professional development activities, which enhances instructional practices.
- Participates in appropriate building and district meetings.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS OF THE POSITION: To maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, parents, administrators and appropriate community groups.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months
Salary as per SOMEA Agreement
Posted By
South Orange & Maplewood School District
525 Academy Street , Maplewood, NJ 07040
At the following locations