Teacher of The Deaf

First Children Services•Plainfield, NJ

1d•$69,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher of the Deaf is responsible for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in various educational settings. This role involves creating a flexible program and learning environment that offers specialized instruction, enabling students with special needs to benefit from the general education curriculum with the support of supplemental aides, accommodations, and other necessary resources. First Children School in Plainfield, NJ is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students in grades PreK through high school. We specialize in educating students with multiple disabilities including those who are medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled, deaf or hard of hearing, and/or visually impaired.

Requirements

BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
NJ Teacher of the Deaf Certification
Minimum of two years teaching experience with children
Must be able to read, write and understand English

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP.
Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction.
Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.
Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP.
Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.