Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Pleasantville Public Schools, Pleasantville, New Jersey, is seeking a Special Education Teacher. The ideal candidate will hold a New Jersey instructional certificate and appropriate subject area and Special Education endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11. The teacher should have excellent experience in teaching and working with children, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.

The candidate should exhibit positive interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and concisely in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for work processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications. Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education.

During the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6- 7.1. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4 Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4. Meet such alternates to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable and legal.

The job goal is to assume professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Teachers will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

Achieving academic excellence requires that the teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child.

Performance responsibilities include establishing high standards and expectations for all students for academic performance and responsibility for behavior, displaying the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school, providing instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil's individualized education program, working cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil and providing support instruction in the regular classroom or resource center as assigned, developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each pupil, consulting with members of the child study team regarding each pupil's educational program, academic program and personal growth, planning and implementing sequential learning experiences, based on the use of data, for students in the content area for which the teacher is certified, using a variety of instructional strategies that are consistent with the district and school's philosophy, mission statement, instructional goals, school level objectives, and the Core Curriculum Content Standards, maintaining a classroom environment that supports learning and encourages student growth, monitoring the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences, using effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech, using excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues, providing a nurturing, supportive, and positive…