Anticipated Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Teacher

Harrison Township School has an anticipated opening for a Full-time, tenured track, Special Education Teacher for a self-contained classroom for the 2025-2026 school year.  Successful candidate should provide enthusiatic, differentiated instruction to elementary students in a self-contained classroom setting providing instruction in all core academic areas.  Experience with teaching self-help skills with PK-8th grade self-contained classroom experience preferred. Experience with VB-MAPP, Edmark Reading, Wilson Reading Program, Touch Math, Creative Curriculum preferred. Must be willing to work with multiple staff members and be able to coordinate support staff to meet student's unique needs. Must be willing to collaborate with other teachers to ensure inclusion opportunities. Comfort with implementing and support positive behavior supports as well as individual behavior modification plans.

Qualifications:       State of New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Student with Disablities certification required

Reports to:            Principal and/or Director of Student Services

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Consult periodically with the Director and members of the Child Study Team in regard to the academic, social, and emotional needs of those students for whom they are responsible.
2. Participate in periodic meetings with members of the Special Education Program(s) as convened by the Director of Student Services.
3. Participate in the development/revision of the basic plan and the Individual Educational Plan for those students for whom they are responsible in accordance with N.J.A.C.
4. Participate in Annual Review conferences in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5. Participate in Re-evaluation Conferences in accordance with N.J.A.C.
6. Implement the Individualized Education Plan for each special-needs student for whom the Teacher of the Handicapped is responsible through development of lesson plans and instructional materials.
7. Provide learning experiences that will best meet the academic needs of his/her students.
8. Provide a classroom climate conducive to learning by establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of student behavior, as defined by the administration.
9. In accordance with district programs and policies, administer pupil assessment instruments, interpret test results and adjust instruction so to best meet the academic needs of the students.
10. Maintain appropriate communication with parents in an effort to provide for the academic, social, and emotional needs of those students for whom the Teacher of the Handicapped is responsible.
11. Within the special education classroom, the Teacher of the Handicapped is directly responsible for the Special Education Aide assigned to his/her classroom.  

12. Direct the Special Education Aide as to the methods of assistance to be provided to individual students and/or groups.
13. Confer with regular education staff with whom special-needs students have been placed, on a weekly basis.
14. Work collaboratively with regular education staff providing in-class support as outlined in students’ IEP’s.
15. Confer with all staff members in an effort to identify, assess, and meet the needs of pupils, when appropriate.
16. Supervise students during out-of-classroom activities
17. Enforce school rules and regulations as directed by the Administration and Board Policy.
18. Upon the request of the Principal, participate in curriculum development and revisions.
19. Participate in grade level meetings, as appropriate.
20. Participate in faculty meetings.
21. Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through participation in in-service programs, workshops, courses, seminars, etc. to meet Professional Development Goals.

Terms of Employment:    10 months

Evaluation:  In accordance with N.J.A.C. and Employment Contract