Special Education Teacher - POR/ICR

Job Title: Special Education Teacher - POR/ICR Reports To: Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education Job Purpose: To provide instructional services to students who have an IEP. Qualifications-Required: NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification or Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE) Content Area Certification or Middle School Endorsement 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 appropriately involve paraprofessionals in the delivery of instruction and classroom rules Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians of students Ability to pass the Criminal History Review Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure Qualifications-Desired: 2-3 years of teaching experience Familiarity with Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching 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 Prorated Salary Range of $60,141 (BA, Step 1) to $104,512 (DOC, Step 13) Medical and Dental Benefits Pension membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) Physical Requirements:(These requirements enable the individual to perform the basic functions of the position.) 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 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