Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Job Details

Job Location:

Upper School - Evesham, NJ 08053
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: Teacher of the Handicapped
Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $72,000.00
Salary

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Education

• 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 an 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 students succeed.
• Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts.
• Maintains ongoing and regular contact with parents concerning student growth, behavior, and needs.
• Keeps 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.
• Utilizes a sequential curricula with planned experiences to enable students to:
  • 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
• 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.

• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate.
• Plus NJ Certification in an appropriate content area (e.g., Elementary Teacher K-5).