Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)

Position Details

POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant QUALIFICATIONS: Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Endorsement. Minimum experience as determined by the Board. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education, and demonstrated ability to effectively assess children's learning characteristics, design appropriate instructional strategies and plan educational programs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Personnel Services ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: To effectively assess students' learning characteristics and design appropriate instructional plans in order to enable each pupil to maximize his/her learning potential. The LDTC must be able to move about the building, go up and down stairs as necessary and move around within a classroom. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month contractual position EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in writing by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all students with special needs. Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each student referred to the child study team for evaluation and interprets the findings in written reports and informal conferences. Assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each student requiring special education and/or related services. Participates in the ongoing assessment of academic achievement and educational placement of classified students. Consults with classroom teachers, administrators and parents regarding special instructional methods and/or materials necessary to meet the specific needs of individual students. Keeps up-to-date in the field of learning disabilities and with current regulations governing the education of students with disabilities. Participates in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars related to learning disabilities and effective teaching methods. Works to keep the community informed of the special education program and the role of the learning disabilities teacher consultant. Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case records. Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities. Performs all duties required as a member of the Child Study Team by administrative code, state and federal laws and Board policy. Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools or his designee. LBSEA Contract 2026 - 2029: Schedule H - Salary Guides Teacher, p. 71 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER