Special Education Teacher - Learning Disabled (Middle School)

Reports To: School Principal The teacher is responsible for: A.

Instructional Competencies: Planning Skills Instructional Skills Classroom Management Skills Curriculum Development OtherB. Human Relations With Students With Parents/Guardians With StaffC. School Wide Effectiveness Implements required school regulations and administrative requests Provides for a safe and clean environment Positively contributes to the development and maintenance of faculty and student morale Promotes and fosters parent/guardian and community confidence in the schools' programs and efforts Participates in the development and evaluation of curriculum Contributes/lends assistance to committees, staff meetings, and/or individuals promoting school-related activities Arrives at school and classes on time Demonstrates satisfactory attendance as defined by district policyD. Professional Growth Seeks assistance, when necessary Accepts and uses constructive suggestions Participates in professional improvement opportunities including, but not limited to, taking courses, attending workshops, reading current materials, and participating in professional organizations Shares and implements acquired professional knowledge and skills among the school community Submits and documents appropriate growth goals and objectives through a professional improvement plan (PIP) and/or professional portfolio Actively works toward fulfilling state-mandated professional development requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate Good written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status Physical Abilities and

Working Conditions: Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arm to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise and lower head Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects, which weigh as much as 5 pounds on a frequent basis

Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors

Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly, learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records Application Procedure: Qualified applicants are invited to file applications and credentials via Applitrack. Selection Procedure: Review of credentials filed with the Superintendent of Schools An oral interview to determine an applicant's personal qualifications and aptitude for the position, as required Term of Employment: Ten-month work year

Salary Range: Teachers' Salary Guide Board Approved: August 11, 2020 Revised 07/22/2020