Teacher-LS

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the principal.
• Works effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff (teacher assistants, crisis counselor, related services)
• Gives direction to teacher assistant
• Utilizes teacher assistant appropriately to provide student activities
• Develops effective classroom management system
• Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students needs
• Has a copy of students current IEP and maintains records of goal/objective mastery
• Utilizes appropriate methods/materials to help student succeed
• Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts
• Maintains ongoing and regular contact with parents concerning: student growth, behavior, needs
• Keep up-to-date anecdotal records and work folders indicating pupils current level of functioning in each basic skill area
• Assists in curriculum development selection of educational materials and equipment
• Maintains/turns in lesson plans and on-going communication forms weekly to the principal
• Participates in orientation/in-service programs, staff meetings, and students educational problems/needs
• Controls classroom environment through approved private use of discipline
• Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment
• Participates in PIP for professional development
• Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy
• Attends yearly Handle With Care and CPI training.
• Maintains confidentiality of students personal information at all times.
• Maintains student information in a locked and secure space.

• develop self-expression
• improve self-concept
• develop social skills
• develop self-help skills
• improve work/study habits
• apply knowledge in basic skill areas
• improve pupils health/physical development
• develop career awareness
• improve pre-vocational/vocational skills

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate

Plus NJ Certification in an appropriate content area (exp. Elementary Teacher K-5)