Special Education Teacher

Description:Special Education Teacher

Job Summary: 

1. A strong commitment to a high level of student learning
2. Knowledge of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
3. Experience working with a diverse student population
4. Plan and implement lessons aligned with grade level standards
5. Provide instruction via a team-teaching approach
6. Utilize innovative approaches and instructional strategies
7. Guide learning and maximize student potential
8. Establish clear objectives that reflect the standards
9. Apply the school's mission and philosophy
10. Coordinate, assist and execute school-wide events
11. Exhibit structured classroom management
12. Willingly seeks to become an integral part of the school's professional learning community
13. Use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources
14. Differentiate instruction to accommodate all students
15. Exhibit warmth, kindness and compassion
16. Use varied assessments to drive instruction
17. Reflective and open to feedback
18. Knowledge of elementary grades NJSLA Standards
19. Knowledge of NJSLA Testing

Qualifications:

• NJ Elementary Teacher certification
• Students with Disabilities endorsement(TOSD) 
• Teacher of the Handicapped certification (TOH) 
• Previous experience working with diverse populations of elementary students with disabilities, preferred 
• A commitment to high expectations for all students needed.
• Knowledge of multisensory reading program, preferred 
• Bilingual/Spanish, preferred 

Working Conditions: Nellie K Parker Elementary School