Teacher of the Deaf
Full-Time | Non-Exempt , Location: First Children School – Plainfield, NJ, Compensation: $69,000-$80,000/annually
About the Role
The Teacher of the Deaf is responsible for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in various educational settings. This role involves creating a flexible program and learning environment that offers specialized instruction, enabling students with special needs to benefit from the general education curriculum with the support of supplemental aides, accommodations, and other necessary resources.
First Children School is a New Jersey Department of Education–approved private special education school serving students from PreK through high school with multiple disabilities, including medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled students, as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired.
Responsibilities
- Develop lesson plans that clearly reflect the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the IEP.
- Establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
- Provide classroom assistants with training to enable them to provide one-to-one instruction.
- Utilize appropriate curricula, materials, and behavioral techniques.
- Attend all annual reviews and contribute appropriate goals and objectives to the IEP.
- Attend training, supervision sessions, and staff meetings as directed by the principal, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Team Structure
This role is part of the instructional team and reports to the School Principal.
Basic Qualifications
- BA degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
- NJ Teacher of the Deaf Certification
- Minimum of two years teaching experience with children
- Must be able to read, write and understand English
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Vacation and sick pay
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Life insurance
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Short- and long-term disability
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discount programs
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401(k) retirement plan
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Employee referral bonus program
Who We Are
First Children Services is a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional services to children and families. We use a variety of effective techniques and emphasize family involvement to achieve meaningful outcomes. Our team approaches every challenge with compassion, dedication, and determination.
Equal Employment Opportunity
First Children Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation may email recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com with the job title, requisition ID, and a description of the requested accommodation.