Self-Contained Elementary Teacher

Special Education ERI Teacher - Elementary

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-6)
• Date Posted:
  5/30/2025
• Location:
  
  District (BO)

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-6)

Date Posted:
5/30/2025

Location:

District (BO)

Position Summary: Each teaching staff member shall make every effort, within the area of his/her professional expertise, the scope of their certification, to instruct students in their charge in accordance with the special education curriculum and course of study adopted by the Board of Education. It is the teacher’s role to ensure student learning by engaging students with authentic challenges that allow for assessment that measures growth and informs future instruction.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University and a NJ Teacher of the Handicapped / Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate and an elementary certificate.

Essential Duties: The Special Education Teacher has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar.

As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

Position Objective: To ensure that the Elementary ERI (Emotional Regulation Impairment) Special Education Program is well-developed, aligned with the New Jersey Core Content Standards and district objectives, clearly articulated, and consistently carried out.


General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Upholds and enforce school, administrative, board and state rules, regulations and policies.
• Communicates with parents and school personnel to discuss pupil progress when necessary, at the discretion of building administration.
• Conducts parent conferences in accordance with the individual school policy.
• Attends to required records, reports, and other routine matters in an appropriate and punctual manner.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as assigned.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to adapt to the curriculum.
• Attends to school related night activities when necessary and according to school policy.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve learning, social and emotional difficulties.
• Groups children for instructional purposes or activities so as to enhance pupil performance and provide for individualized needs.
• Assumes responsibility for any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Principal/Director of Student Supports/Supervisor of Special Services.

Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of the IEP’s (initial and annual reviews).
• To provide an approved special education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
• Cooperates with Child Study Team members in implementing and evaluating pupil performance as outlined on the IEP.
• Uses classroom/workshop methodology that prepares students to develop the appropriate coping and behavior management skills, communication skills, and academic skills in reading and math.
• Utilize data to construct and offer differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needsof student population.

Evaluation of Performance
: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.


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