Special Education Teacher 3rd – 8th Grade

Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School, located in Jersey City, NJ seeks an experienced full-time Special Education Teacher who is passionate about engaging, motivating and working with students. We are seeking someone who will meet the educational development needs of students. Candidates should be compelling educational practitioners who are have a strong background and set of experiences in delivering special needs education curriculum. We are seeking a professional who is confident in his or her capacity to assess student needs, create and deliver a dynamic and engaging curriculum in accordance with each student’s educational needs, maintain records of student educational progress, and possess excellent communication skills with parents and stakeholders.

Major Job Responsibilities: Our teachers are responsible for students assigned and the day-to-day activities that move student behavior and learning to the highest standards of excellence and performance. The teacher implements strategies so that every student realizes his/her full educational potential. The teacher designs and implements the activities that will provide for the educational success of every student. The teacher will communicate positively and frequently with her/his professional colleagues, with each student, and with his/her parents in order to guide students to personal and academic success. The teacher serves as a mentor, coach, role model, and adult supervisor of children placed under his/her care and responsibility.

Basic Responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher:

• Teach a small group of students inside and outside of the classroom.
• Work with the classroom teacher(s) to modify instructional materials, as appropriate.
• Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of their students.
• Evaluate students' academic growth, maintain appropriate records, utilize student assessment data prepare progress reports.
• Organize, maintain, and report data and records correctly and on time.
• Engage in productive self-evaluation and the evaluation of school, subject, class, grade level, and team performances.
• Participate in CST meetings and assist in the development of IEPs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to board policy, administrative procedures, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Manage performance improvement efforts using team structures, CPC, and VSPI.

Performance criteria of the Special Education Teacher:

• Have high performance expectations and expect to be held accountable for appropriate results.
• Commit to the success of students, school, and colleagues and cooperate with stakeholders to achieve success.
• Ability to manage the classroom despite challenging behavior.
• Make progress toward goals and complete annual goals.
• Maintain an appropriate appearance for a professional.
• React positively to change, suggestions, and criticism.
• Engage in productive self-evaluation and the evaluation of school, subject, class, grade level, and team performances.
• Seek and eagerly participate in professional growth activities.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to board policy, administrative procedures, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Manage performance improvement efforts using team structures, CPC, and VSPI.

Reporting directly to the School Principal or Assistant Principal, all Teachers are responsible for students in class, anywhere in the building and/ or on School grounds. She/he will confer frequently with grade level colleagues and Cluster Leader.

QUALIFICATIONS of the Special Education Teacher :

• Must have Valid NJ Teaching Certification with Special Education Endorsement
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or appropriate and related field
• Previous experience working as a teacher preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate with all stake holders, particularly parents in actually relevant manner

Benefits of the Special Education Teacher include:

• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Health benefits

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten, eleven, or twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Principal.

NOTE: All applicants must follow the application instructions. No recruiters, no fees paid for recruiting, and no phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,088.00 - $69,898.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff/students are required to wear mask, curbside pickup is available, and common surfaces are sanitized regularly. Entire school complex is cleaned daily.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $64,088.00 - $69,088.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)
• Special Education: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ DOE Teaching Certification (Required)
• Special Education Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person