2547-Teacher of Students with Disabilities

First Children Services•North Bergen, NJ

9d•$61,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

North Hudson Academy is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Students with Disabilities to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in 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. No two days are the same, and every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a student’s life!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
New Jersey Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) or Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH); and/or
Appropriate New Jersey instructional certification for the assignment: Science, or Elementary Education (K–6)
Must meet all licensure, endorsement, and assignment requirements established by the New Jersey Department of Education

Responsibilities

Planning and carrying out the IEP and instructional program for individual students
Planning and managing the school's therapeutic approach to individual and group discipline
Coordinating and scheduling activities with other staff
Maintaining and inventorying classroom supplies and instructional materials
Keeping records as required
Writing reports, meeting with parents and professionals, and sharing professional information for the individual student as required
Participating in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities
Contributing to overall program planning
Other periodic assignments as requested by the School Administration
Participate in school meetings, conferences, and in-service activities