Primary - Special Education Teacher

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey•Piscataway, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuview Academy is seeking a Primary Special Education Teacher for a ten-month position. This role involves providing instructional services to students with behavioral disorders, such as ERI/ODD/ADHD, using a therapeutic approach. The teacher will be responsible for analyzing student needs, developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), preparing progress reports, and conducting parent/guardian conferences. This position requires ongoing coordination and communication of student progress with various stakeholders, including program administrators, nonpublic school administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, and sending district staff. The teacher will demonstrate diverse teaching strategies, establish positive classroom management, and maintain professional competence and confidentiality. The role also involves participation in curriculum programs to enhance student learning and adherence to administrative directives and Board policies. Teaching assignments may change based on the referral system and legal mandates for specialized instructional services. Additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

Requirements

Classroom experience with students with behavioral disorders such as but not limited to: ERI/ ODD/ ADHD using a theraputic approach
DOE TOSD/TOH Certificate
New Jersey State Department of Education Certification

Nice To Haves

Other qualifications the Board may find appropriate

Responsibilities

Instructional services to assigned students including analysis and assessment of student needs, scheduling of assigned students, developing and implementing individual student educational plans, preparing written student progress reports as required and provide parent/guardian conferences as needed
Ongoing coordination and communication of student progress to the program administrators, nonpublic school administrators, teachers, parent and/or guardian and to the sending resident district and staff
Demonstrating a variety of teaching strategies in relationship to student learning styles
Establishing and maintaining positive rapport and management in the classroom to enhance student behavior according to district policy and existing laws
Maintain professional competence, confidentiality and demonstrate a willingness to improve performance
Participate in curricula program to enhance student learning
Perform all duties in accordance with administrative directives, procedures and regulations and Board Policies.
Planning and preparation
Performance and student management
Student progress and evaluation
Professional qualities and practices
Perform other duties, commitment with district goals as required