Legacy Teacher of Special Education- Mary Dobbins School

Woods Services•Mount Holly, NJ

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Mary A. Dobbins School is to provide a therapeutic and academic environment that is designed to nurture the emotional, intellectual, behavioral, and social growth of each student. Mary A. Dobbins school prepares students with disabilities to lead successful, productive lives, allowing them to become contributing members of their communities. Our students explore their talents, build on identified strengths, and learn life skills. The Teacher of Special Education will provide direct instruction to students in accordance with each of their Individual Education Plans.

Requirements

Must hold a New Jersey State certification as a Teacher of the Handicapped, Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Must be highly qualified in the area of instruction
Excellent interpersonal and child management skills
Must maintain yearly 12 hour requirements in behavior management, suicide prevention, substance abuse, and HIV and sexuality
Must have CARI-CHRI, physical and PPD test completed prior to or upon hire
Must have physical repeated every three years
Must attend cultural competence trainings when available and attend ongoing trainings related to population served
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Actively participate in ongoing quality improvement activities including but not limited to: serving as a member of a quality improvement team, customer input, incident/accident and client grievance review, peer record review and program evaluation/quality improvement projects
Maintain accurate daily attendance records and perform other record keeping functions
Maintain appropriate classroom discipline and provision of an atmosphere conducive to learning
Participate in the development of each child’s Individual Education Plan
Selection and ordering of appropriate instructional equipment and materials
Prepare quarterly evaluations, Progress Reports and Report Cards for each student in relation to his/her IEP goals and objectives
Attend staff meetings and meetings with parents and/or school district personnel
Maintain a neat, clean and orderly classroom and properly secure the classroom at the end of each school day
Communicate students’ daily performance to residential and clinical staff
Oversee Paraprofessionals assigned to their classroom and ensure that they comply with school policy and procedures
Deliver curriculum to students utilizing a learning center model of instruction, whereby students are provided with individualized and small group instruction and remediation
Serve and actively participate as a member of School Committees (i.e. Curriculum, Professional Development and Safety).
Provide direct management and supervision of students in non-instructional settings such as hallways, library, dining room, etc.
Participate and assist with the organization, preparation and implementation on special school wide activities/programs (i.e. Graduation, Black History Month, International Day, Yearbook, Field Trips, Art Exhibit/Auction, Spelling Bees, Bulletin Board Contests, Science Fair and Hispanic Heritage Month).
Participate in after school and evening school sponsored events (i.e. Open House/Back to School Night, Art Exhibit, Auction and Parent Groups) when requested by administration.
Prepare reports and participate in Treatment Team Meetings.
Build relationships with parents/guardians, families, school districts and social service agencies to support student’s learning and overall wellbeing.
Maintain a supportive, safe and respectful learning environment.
Embrace technology as a tool of learning.
Provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social and physical development of students.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation and courtesy in the workplace.
Demonstrate competency in areas on instruction and effectively communicate subject matter in an interactive and engaging manner that promotes learning, inquiry, and problem solving.
Document significant incidents and physical restraints involving students utilizing the Legacy Treatment Services Critical Incident and Restrictive Behavior Management Practice Reporting System.
Develop meaningful individualized, multisensory and creative lessons that are sensitive and responsive to cultural diversity.
Submit lesson plan book to school principal on a weekly basis for review.
Escort and provide assistance to students traveling from one location to another location.
Assist with the delivery of instruction and supervision of students in cosmetology, computer and physical education classes.
Enforce the Student Code of Conduct utilizing the school’s Behavior Management Program.
Perform all additional duties as assigned by the School Principal.