Teacher

First Children Services•North Bergen, NJ

14h•$61,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21). North Hudson Academy, a First Children School, is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

Requirements

BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
NJ Teacher of the Handicapped Certification OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification
Minimum of two years teaching experience with children with Autism
Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis implementation
Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students
Create individualized academic and functional curriculum appropriate for students of various ages and abilities with autism spectrum disorder.
Planning and managing the school’s therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline; conduct observations and assessments to determine need(s) for behavioral supports.
Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff.
Participate in data collection procedures relating to academic and/or treatment programs and provide training to instructional assistants regarding the responsibilities.
Update student programs and all associated documents and provide training to instructional assistants regarding these responsibilities.
Maintain open communication during regularly scheduled meetings with instructional assistants and other staff members regarding student progress.
Provide training to staff on binder organization and procedures.
Conduct quarterly binder reviews.
Conduct weekly data log reviews.
Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials.
Keep records as required.
Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for individual students as required.
Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities; provide training and technical assistance to instructional assistants on the principles of ABA; as appropriate, model skill acquisition programs for behavior management strategies for instructional assistants and/or parents.