Tchr of Special Education-Cognitive Impairment Moderate ; NBOE

Teacher of Special Education-Cognitive Impairment Moderate

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Position Overview
The Newark Board of Education is seeking a qualified and interested person to apply for the position of Teacher of Special Education-Cognitive Impairment Moderate.

Qualifications And Requirements

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) as deemed necessary.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred), unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communications skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction.
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises out-of classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies pupil’s needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil’s progress and development.
• Maintains attendance accounting and business service as required.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

SALARY, TERMS & AFFILIATION

• Salary: $67,000 - $111,625.
• Employment Period:
  Ten (10) Months.
• Union Affiliation:
  Newark Teacher’s Union (NTU).

The Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please visit the Newark Board of Education website.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.