School Description
At The Deron School, we are committed to empowering students with special needs to reach their fullest potential in independence, life skills, and academic achievement. Through individualized, evidence-based practices rooted in applied behavior analysis, and a collaborative approach that includes speech-language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, and counseling services, we provide comprehensive support to meet each student’s unique needs.
Our goal extends beyond the classroom—we strive to prepare students for meaningful, successful lives within their communities. At Deron, our team is dedicated, compassionate, and always willing to go the extra mile. We foster a positive, supportive culture built on collaboration, mentorship, shared success, and a genuine sense of community.
The Deron School of N.J., Inc., an approved private school for students with disabilities, ages 3-21 is seeking applicants for a Teacher of the Handicapped/Teacher of Students with Disabilities position in our Union campus (Ages 3 - 12). The applicant should possess the ability to multi-task and excel in a fast paced environment, as well as, maintain high standards for teaching and learning. Experience with ABA programming is a plus.
Required: NJDOE: Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped certification.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing school approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
- Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment appropriate for the students in the class.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
- Provides instruction and support for the staff in the classroom so they can work effectively with the students in the class.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of elementary/middle school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Knowledge of Community Based Instruction
- Knowledge of Work Based Learning
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Ablity to takes class out into the community for a variety of learning experiences.