Description

• Works under the direct supervision of the principal.


• Works effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff (teacher assistants, crisis counselor, related services)


• Gives direction to teacher assistant


• Utilizes teacher assistant appropriately to provide student activities


• Develops effective classroom management system


• Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students needs


• Has a copy of students current IEP and maintains records of goal/objective mastery


• Utilizes appropriate methods/materials to help student succeed


• Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts


• Maintains ongoing and regular contact with parents concerning: student growth, behavior, needs


• Keep up-to-date anecdotal records and work folders indicating pupils current level of functioning in each basic skill area


• Assists in curriculum development selection of educational materials and equipment


• Utilizes a sequential curricula with planned experiences to enable students to:

- develop self-expression

- improve self-concept

- develop social skills

- develop self-help skills

- improve work/study habits

- apply knowledge in basic skill areas

- improve pupils health/physical development

- develop career awareness

- improve pre-vocational/vocational skills

• Maintains/turns in lesson plans and on-going communication forms weekly to the principal


• Participates in orientation/in-service programs, staff meetings, and students educational problems/needs


• Controls classroom environment through approved private use of discipline


• Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment


• Participates in PIP for professional development


• Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy


• Attends yearly Handle With Care and CPI training.


• Maintains confidentiality of students personal information at all times.


• Maintains student information in a locked and secure space.

Qualifications

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate

Plus NJ Certification in an appropriate content area (exp. Elementary Teacher K-5)