Revised: Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant/Bilingual Job Montclair area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Revised: Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant / Bilingual- Spanish preferred

Overview

Position: Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (Student Support Services)

Location: District-Wide, Montclair Public Schools, Montclair, New Jersey

Date Available: 04/01/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Bilingual - Spanish preferred

Qualifications

Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Endorsement
Minimum experience as determined by the board
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education; demonstrated ability to assess children s learning characteristics, design instructional strategies and plan educational programs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
Ability to work on site during the hours required
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Responsibilities

Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils 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 plan 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 teachers, 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 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 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 all duties required by administrative code, state and federal laws, and board policy.

Other duties as assigned.

Terms

Work year and salary to be determined by the board. Benefits as provided teaching employees.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Montclair Public School District is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Established: 1984, Revised: 10/08

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Revised: Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant​/Bilingual

Revised: Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant/Bilingual