Special Education Teacher; SY

Job Description

Position: Special Education Teacher  SY)

Compensation Rate: Pays up to $55

Focused Staffing Group, partnered with a charter public school in Willingboro, NJ is seeking a talented SPED Teacher.

As a staff member, you will provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents/guardians and other staff members.

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility.
• NJ Cert 2475, Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in use of educationally appropriate technology.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Believe and personify the mission, vision and goals of the school, and the Banneker System.

• Works to achieve national and NJ Student Learning Standards and supports the Board of Trustees and administration’s philosophy, educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using Board‑adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small‑group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• Assesses pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction through unit assessments.
• Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books, electronic‑digital grade books, parent portal and/or Board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Works cooperatively with special education and resource teachers to modify curriculum pace and delivery as needed for special‑needs students.
• Devises written and oral assignments and tests and other related assessments to include appropriate integration of technology that requires analytical and critical thinking as well as the utilization/recall of facts and appropriate data.
• Plans class activities/labs and lesson presentations that are appropriate for the class grade level and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them—including electronic media such as e‑mail, web posting, and phone/written communication—about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Supervises pupils in out‑of‑classroom activities as assigned.
• Budgets class time effectively.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned. Such duties shall include but not be limited to:
• • Providing extra help to students.
  • Teaching Enrichment Periods.
  • Planning of lessons.
  • Participating in discussions relating to grade level/subject area curriculum and instructional methodology.
  • Participating in curriculum and materials needs assessment activities and minor curriculum update and revision.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive subject/program related displays and bulletin boards.
• Participates in school‑level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Maintains professional appearance, competence and continuous improvement through in‑service education and other professional growth activities.

Focused Staffing Group does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.