Multiply Disabled Elementary Self Contained Teacher; TOSD and Elementary Cert

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 6/3/2026

Location: Various Schools

Date Available: 09/01/2026

Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Belleville Board of Education Belleville, NJ

The employee, Classroom Teacher, is responsible for instructional planning; management of behavior; delivery of instruction; and assessment of performance for all assigned students.

The classroom teacher strives to maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service activities and selected professional growth activities.

The classroom teacher cooperates with the administration and other staff members to identify and realize the needs of his/her pupils.

The classroom teacher performs assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day and any and all other professional duties as directed by the superintendent of schools, building principal, his/her direct supervisor, and/or other administrative designee.

The classroom teacher performs all assigned duties of this position. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• Effectively addressing appropriate curriculum standards.
• Integrating key content elements and facilitating students' use of higher level thinking skills in instruction.
• Demonstrating the ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real world experiences and applications.
• Demonstrating accurate knowledge of the subject matter.
• Demonstrating skills relevant to the subject area taught.
• Basing instruction on goals that reflect high expectations and an understanding of the subject.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the age group.
• Communicating clearly and checking for understanding.

• Using student learning data to guide planning.
• Planning time realistically for pacing, content mastery, and transitions.
• Planning for differentiated instruction.
• Aligning lesson objectives to the school's curriculum and student learning needs.
• Developing appropriate long- and short-range plans, and adapting plans when needed.

• Engaging and maintaining students in active learning.
• Building upon students' existing knowledge and skills.
• Differentiating instruction to meet students' needs.
• Reinforcing learning goals consistently throughout the lesson.
• Using a variety of effective instructional strategies and resources.
• Using instructional technology to enhance student learning. Communicating clearly and checking for understanding.

• Using pre-assessment data to develop expectations for students, to differentiate instruction, and to document learning.
• Involving students in setting learning goals and monitoring their own progress.
• Using a variety of assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and for the student population.
• Aligning student assessment with established curriculum standards and benchmarks.
• Using assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes, and using grading practices that report final mastery in relationship to content goals and objectives.
• Using assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes to inform, guide and adjust students' learning.
• Giving constructive and frequent feedback to students on their learning.

• Arranging the classroom to maximize learning while providing a safe environment.
• Establishing clear expectations, with student input, for classroom rules and procedures early in the school year, and enforcing them consistently and fairly.
• Maximizing instructional time and minimizing disruptions.
• Establishing a climate of trust and teamwork by being fair, caring, respectful, and enthusiastic.
• Promoting cultural sensitivity.
• Respecting students' diversity, including language, culture, race, gender, and special needs.
• Actively listening and paying…