Archway Teacher of Handicapped

Woods Services•Hillsborough Township, NJ

About The Position

Teachers work under the supervision of the principal and the sending district child study team to develop an appropriate school program. They apply knowledge of the educational process for students with disabilities and organize instruction according to the school curriculum and each student’s IEP. The role provides consistent educational services and activities while fostering students’ social and emotional development. The teacher collaborates with school and district child study teams, administrators, parents, and support staff, including teacher assistants, crisis counselors, and related-services providers. The teacher directs and appropriately utilizes teacher assistants, maintains classroom systems and student records, communicates with families, and participates in staff training and professional development. Archway Programs is a New Jersey nonprofit human-services organization that provides individualized services, including approved private schools for students with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
An acceptable New Jersey special education certification: Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) or Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD).
New teachers with a Certificate of Eligibility and/or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing are welcome.

Responsibilities

Work under the direct supervision of the principal.
Collaborate effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents, and support staff.
Direct teacher assistants and use them appropriately to provide student activities.
Develop an effective classroom-management system and organize the classroom environment and lessons to meet students’ needs.
Maintain a copy of each student’s current IEP and records of goal and objective mastery.
Use appropriate methods and materials to support student success.
Organize and use classroom learning centers and display student work and behavioral contracts.
Maintain regular contact with parents about student growth, behavior, and needs.
Keep current anecdotal records and work folders documenting each pupil’s functioning in basic skill areas.
Assist with curriculum development and selection of educational materials and equipment.
Use sequential curricula and planned experiences to support students’ self-expression, self-concept, social and self-help skills, work and study habits, basic skills, health and physical development, career awareness, and pre-vocational and vocational skills.
Submit lesson plans and ongoing communication forms to the principal weekly.
Participate in orientation and in-service programs, staff meetings, and discussions of students’ educational problems and needs.
Manage the classroom using approved private use of discipline and discipline students in ways that encourage positive self-growth rather than punishment.
Participate in PIP for professional development.
Arrive on time and follow the electronic sign-in/payroll system and attendance policy.
Attend annual Handle With Care and CPI training.
Maintain confidentiality of students’ personal information and keep student information in a locked, secure space.
Supervise students while moving through the building and around campus and during assigned school activities.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.