Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant

Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

5/19/2026

Location:

Barrington Board of Education

Date Available:

09/01/2026

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Title:

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)

Qualifications:

* Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Endorsement

* Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education, and demonstrated ability to effectively assess pupils 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 resident status.

Job Goal:
To effectively assess pupils' learning characteristics and design appropriate instructional plans in order to enable each pupil to maximize his/her learning potential.

Performance Responsibilities:

* Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all students with special needs.

* Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each pupil 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 program for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services. Participates in the ongoing assessment of academic achievement and educational placement of classified pupils.

* Consults with classroom tachers, administrators and parents regarding special instructional methods and/or materials necessary to meet the specific needs of individual pupils.

* Keeps up-to-date in the field of learning disabilities and with current regulations governing the education of pupils with disabilities.

* Participates in the development and delivery on 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 disability 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 other related duties as assigned by the superintendent of schools or the Director of Special Education.

Annual Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State Law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations.

Salary Range: $65,029-$70,335

Benefits:
Health & Presciptions, Dental, Vision, Sick and Personal Time, Pension, and all other benefits as outlined in the Barrington Education Associated negotiated agreement.