Learning Disability Teacher - Consultant; LDT-C

Position: Learning Disability Teacher - Consultant (LDT-C)

Learning Disability Teacher - Consultant (LDT-C)

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Position Summary

Each Child Study Team member shall make every effort, within the area of his/her professional expertise, and the scope of certification, to plan and implement an educational program for students with special needs according to district policies, as well as federal and state mandates.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a Standard New Jersey LDTC certificate.

Essential Duties General Duties And Responsibilities

• Implements individual school and district wide goals and objectives.
• Upholds and enforces school, administrative, board, and state rules, regulations and policies.
• Is responsible for condition of assigned equipment and materials issued.
• Observes professional ethics with students, parents, staff, and other members of the school community.
• 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.
• Aids in the selection and evaluation of textbooks and other instructional materials when assigned.
• Is expected to attend school-related night activities when necessary and according to school policy.
• Assumes an equitable amount of responsibility in committee work.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve learning, social, and attitude problems.
• Assists in grouping children for special instructional purposes or activities so as to enhance pupil performance and provide for individualized needs as outlined on the I.E.P.
• Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in accordance with requirements of Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Assembles available data as per individual assessment.
• Assists principals, teachers, other school personnel, and families of students in planning educational programs and individual educational prescriptions.
• Follows Federal and State mandated procedures for referral, evaluations, classification, and the development and monitoring of the I.E.P.’s.
• Provides academic evaluations of students referred.
• Assists classroom teachers in helping students by developing educational suggestions and programs which might prove beneficial.
• Acts as a resource person in disseminating educational materials.
• Assists the special education teacher by providing educational programs and assists in their implementation.
• Provides follow-up services which include school visitations, review of educational programs, and meetings with concerned constituencies.
• Assumes responsibility for any other duties or responsibilities assigned by Special Services/Principal.

Evaluation of Performance

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

Additional Responsibilities

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Computer Skills

Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education

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