Anticipated Grades 6-8 In-Class Math Support Teacher

In-Class Math Support Teacher

Qualifications:

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and appropriate Special Education Endorsement or eligibility

Minimum experience as determined by the board

Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and ability to maintain a positive learning environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Instruction and Pupil Contact:

Provides instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil's individualized education program.

Works cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities, to monitor the progress of each pupil, and provide support instruction in the regular classroom or resource center as assigned.

Provides home instruction to confined special education pupils as assigned.

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.

Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board-approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.

Develops Lesson Plans and Classroom Learning

Activities:

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction to meet the needs of each pupil.

Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carry through presentations to effectively achieve these objectives.

Consult with members of the child study team regarding each pupil's educational program, academic program, and personal growth.

Meets at least once annually with the case manager, parents and other professional staff to review and revise the individualized education program and placement of each assigned pupil.