Valid New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities and a content-specific certification.
Experience working in a Behavioral Disabilities/Emotional Regulation Impairment setting (preferred)
Strong assessment skills; be knowledgeable in a variety of teaching strategies and a demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural, diverse community
Responsible for the education and training of students demonstrating significant social, behavioral, and emotional needs
Knowledgeable of, and the ability to, implement classroom adaptations, instructional strategies, and behavioral interventions
Knowledge of current special education methodologies and co-regulation techniques
Experience working with students with a wide range of academic abilities
Experience working in a co-teaching environment, if appropriate
Patient, resourceful, reflective, and resilient
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Develop instruction to meet the unique needs of students with social, emotional, and behavioral dysregulation
Evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives
Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP
Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable student success
Create a positive learning experience with emphasis on individualized instruction using positive behavioral interventions and support
Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations
Completes all district and state reporting requirements
Employ and implement a consistent classroom structure to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with school policies
Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers
Provide consultation to general education classroom teachers and related service providers
Develop modifications, and accommodations consistent with student classification
Implement behavior modification plans, and assist in the use of adaptive equipment (if applicable)
Design and implement behavior plans to facilitate and support student engagement and prosocial behavior in the classroom, on school premises and/or during school activities
Assist and support building and District staff and parents in the development, implementation, and revision of student behavior intervention plans and IEPs
Collect appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which students is meeting/achieving academic and behavioral success related to their goals.
Implement current special education methodologies and co-regulation techniques
Responsible for the education and training of students demonstrating significant social, emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
Develop quality IEPs that include SMART goals and data-driven present levels of academic achievement