Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

Camden City School District • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant . Our vision: all Camden st udents will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional support needed to succeed in school and beyond.
ROLE OVERVIEW The Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) in Camden City School District will work to identify and support students in need of behavioral, emotional or social support and help implement individualized support and interventions at the school-based level. This role is a great opportunity to provide outstanding support to students in need of additional services to ensure that they receive an excellent education in the classroom. Through this role, the LDTC will serve as an educational consultant to teachers, principals, and parents, and function as an integral member of the Child Study Team in order to positively impact the academic goals of all students in Camden.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's Degree
• Standard New Jersey Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Certificate
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Responsibilities

• Serve as a part of the Special Services Child Study Team in evaluating, classifying and recommending programs for pupils in English and Spanish
• Consult with other district personnel, e.g., principals, social workers, school psychologist, counselors, teachers and related services personnel regarding pupil's behaviors and needs
• Serve as a contact person, case manager, on the child study team when appropriate or appointed
• Administer educational and perceptual testing to all referrals and as recommended for an evaluation plan in reevaluations
• Assist in identifying and providing consultation and educational programs for classified and non-classified pupils
• Participate in the development of the evaluation plan with child study team
• Consult with parents on site and in their homes concerning pre-referral intervention, special class placement, referral to outside agencies and program development for pupil
• Consult with school personnel on pupil needs when requested or appropriate and to assist in development of classroom intervention
• Ensure that all records in the case folder are in order and completed within the mandated time frame, reviewing and updating at regular intervals
• Participate in the development of IEP's for all assigned pupils
• Perform all duties related to child study team function as assigned by Supervisor/Director
• Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee
• Attend and participate in Back to School Night, report card nights, and parent-teacher conferences
• Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
• Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time