LDT-C Learning Consultant (September 2025 Anticipated Opening)

LDT-C Learning Consultant
Anticipated Opening for September 2025

Responsibilities:

• Assesses learning disabilities of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices
• Administers tests and recommends placements for all classified students
• Helps identify within the district all types of exceptional children
• Assists teachers with the implementation of special education programs which has been prescribed
• Demonstrates strategies to teachers and other professionals for teaching exceptional children
• Confers with parents, teachers and other professionals concerning students' learning problems or disabilities
• Maintains case records on all referred students
• Assists as a functioning member of the child study team in meeting the needs of exceptional children
• Attends staff, professional and inter-agency meetings
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of learning disabilities
• Performs case management duties such as report writing and IEP completion and other tasks in a thorough and efficient manner
• Provide student centered consultation services to teachers and service providers
   

Reports to: Director of Special Services and Assistant Director of Special Services

Qualifications Profile

• NJ Certification/License: Standard Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Endorsement

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Special Education
• Masters Degree in Education.

Experience
Successful experience as an LDTC is a plus.

Application Procedure:
All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Garfield School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if it was received. All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring administrator.

Salary is based upon experience, GFT guide and approval of Superintendent.

Garfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.