Job Description

Focused Staffing Group has partnered with a school in Bayonne, NJ to hire Special Education Teachers.

Candidates should have experience working in a special education classroom or resource room setting, with behavior modification experience. He/she should desire to work cooperatively with academic teachers within a team concept.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped OR Teacher of Students with Disabilities and the appropriate teaching endorsement certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Teaching experience with special needs students preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

JOB GOAL(S)

To provide instructional leadership in the classroom in accordance with the course of study approved by the Board of Education approved curriculum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
• Employs instructional methods and available materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the performance of students on a continuing basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Identifies students who require additional support services.
• Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Maintains high expectations for student performance and behavior.
• Engages in professional development activities, which enhances instructional practices.
• Participates in appropriate building and district meetings.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS  OF THE POSITION

To maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, parents, administrators, and appropriate community groups.

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