Anitcipated Elementary Special Education - Math, LA, Science, SS

Anitcipated Elementary Special Education - Math, LA, Science, SS

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

2/6/2025

Location:

Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Date Available:

09/01/2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Additional Information:
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Elementary Special Education - Math

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

* Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives and student IEP

* Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

* Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

* Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.

* Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

* Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

* Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

* Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

* Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

* Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

* Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

* Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.

* Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.

* Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

* Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

* Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

* Ability to organize and coordinate work.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

* Certification/License:

* NJDOE Certification as Teacher of the Handicapped - or the equilivent

* NJDOE Highly Qualified status in Mathematics

Education

* Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

* Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

FLSA Status:
Exempt