Legacy Teacher of Special Education- Mary Dobbins School

Woods Services•Mount Holly, NJ

About The Position

The Teacher of Special Education provides direct instruction to students in accordance with their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) at Mary A. Dobbins School. The school offers a therapeutic and academic environment intended to nurture students’ emotional, intellectual, behavioral, and social growth and to prepare students with disabilities for successful, productive lives in their communities. Instruction uses a learning-center model that includes individualized and small-group teaching and remediation. The teacher develops engaging, culturally responsive, multisensory lessons; maintains a safe and supportive classroom; contributes to IEP development and student progress reporting; and works with families, school districts, clinical and residential staff, and other school personnel. The role also includes supervising paraprofessionals and students in instructional and non-instructional settings, supporting school programs and events, and completing required records and reports.

Requirements

Hold an acceptable New Jersey special education certification: Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) or Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD); Certificate of Eligibility (CE) and Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) are also acceptable.
Be highly qualified in the area of instruction.
Have excellent interpersonal and child-management skills.
Meet yearly 12-hour requirements in behavior management, suicide prevention, substance abuse, and HIV and sexuality.
Complete CARI-CHRI, physical, and PPD testing before or upon hire.
Repeat the physical examination every three years.
Attend cultural-competence training when available and ongoing training related to the population served.
Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction in accordance with each student’s Individual Education Plan.
Deliver curriculum using a learning-center model with individualized and small-group instruction and remediation.
Participate in developing each student’s Individual Education Plan.
Prepare quarterly evaluations, progress reports, and report cards related to students’ IEP goals and objectives.
Maintain daily attendance records and perform other record-keeping functions.
Maintain classroom discipline and a learning-conducive atmosphere; keep the classroom neat, clean, and orderly and secure it at the end of each school day.
Select and order appropriate instructional equipment and materials.
Attend staff meetings and meetings with parents and/or school district personnel.
Communicate students’ daily performance to residential and clinical staff.
Oversee assigned paraprofessionals and ensure they comply with school policies and procedures.
Participate in school committees, including curriculum, professional development, and safety committees.
Manage and supervise students in non-instructional settings, including hallways, the library, and dining room.
Help organize, prepare, and implement school-wide activities and programs.
Participate in after-school and evening school-sponsored events when requested by administration.
Prepare reports and participate in Treatment Team Meetings.
Build relationships with parents and guardians, families, school districts, and social service agencies to support students’ learning and wellbeing.
Maintain a supportive, safe, and respectful learning environment and use technology as a learning tool.
Provide learning opportunities that support students’ intellectual, social, and physical development.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and courtesy in the workplace.
Communicate subject matter effectively and interactively to promote learning, inquiry, and problem-solving.
Document significant incidents and physical restraints using the Legacy Treatment Services Critical Incident and Restrictive Behavior Management Practice Reporting System.
Develop meaningful, individualized, multisensory, and creative lessons responsive to cultural diversity.
Submit a lesson plan book to the school principal weekly for review.
Escort and assist students traveling between locations.
Assist with instruction and supervision in cosmetology, computer, and physical education classes.
Enforce the Student Code of Conduct using the school’s Behavior Management Program.
Participate in ongoing quality-improvement activities, including team work, customer input, incident and grievance reviews, peer record reviews, and program evaluation projects.
Perform additional duties assigned by the School Principal.