LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking a highly-qualified, Full-Time Learning Disabilities Specialist, K-12 to provide case management and evaluations and effectively assess pupils' learning characteristics and design appropriate instructional plans in order to enable each pupil to maximize his/her learning potential.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils with special needs.
· Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each pupil referred to the child study team for evaluation and interprets the findings in written reports and informal conferences.
· Assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education program for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services. Participates in the ongoing assessment of academic achievement and educational placement of classified pupils.
· Consults with classroom teachers, administrators and parents regarding special instructional methods and/or materials necessary to meet the specific needs of individual pupils.
· Keeps up-to-date in the field of learning disabilities and with current regulations governing the education of pupils with disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Endorsement
· Minimum experience as determined by the board
· Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education; and demonstrated ability to effectively assess children's learning characteristics, design appropriate instructional strategies and plan educational programs
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status