Vocational Teacher

First Children Services•North Bergen, NJ

7d•$45,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

North Hudson Academy is seeking a dedicated Vocational Teacher to join our team full-time. This role involves working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school. The school specializes in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped, and learners on the Autism Spectrum. The Vocational Teacher will work to achieve New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals by teaching skills in comprehensive vocational education. They will also work cooperatively with other teachers in planning an effective vocational program, participate in curriculum development, faculty meetings, and school-level planning. The role includes developing lesson plans that reflect IEPs, establishing a conducive learning environment, providing training to classroom assistants, utilizing appropriate curricula and behavioral techniques, attending annual reviews and IEP meetings, and attending required training and staff meetings. Additionally, the teacher will help students develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living, and engage with local organizations for community outreach to support vocational goals and integration.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Teach skills in comprehensive vocational education using curriculum and instructional materials adopted by the board of education.
Work cooperatively with other teachers and regular classroom teachers in planning an effective comprehensive school vocational program.
Participate in curriculum development activities, faculty meetings and school-level planning.
Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
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.
Help students aged 3-21 develop essential work skills and transition toward independent living.
Engage with local organizations and resources to support students' vocational goals and integration into the community.