Special Education Teacher - Transitional Program

Bancroft•Mountainside, NJ

2d•$65,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bancroft School is the leading regional provider of special education programs for children and youth with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 3 to 21. For over 130 years, The Bancroft School has continued to innovate in instruction, therapeutic integration, behavior therapies, individualized programs, life and job skills training and preparation for transition and beyond. Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation. We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s degree.
Are eligible for teaching certification, such as “NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities” or “Teacher of the Handicapped”.
Are eligible for highly-qualified Teacher status.
Have effective teaching, facilitation, and communications skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience teaching Special Education.
Knowledge of teaching methods designed for students with learning, physical, and behavior disabilities.

Responsibilities

Planning, monitoring and implementing an instructional lesson plan, of high quality, that is in alignment with the NJ Student Learning Standards in all core subjects.
Make appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with multiple disabilities.
Assess students’ individual abilities and create customized lessons plans.
Address specific Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and encourage skill-building.
Review IEPs to ensure goals are appropriate and recommend modifications.
Provide training for parents, in the classroom and at home.
Communicate with students, families, and guardians.