Anticipated Special Education Elementary Classroom Teachers

• Harrison Township School District (PK-6) in Gloucester County has anticipated openings for full-time, tenure-track, certified Special Education Elementary School Teachers to address academic, social, and emotional needs for special education students for the 2026-2027 school year

Qualifications

• State of New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped Certificate or Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification required
• Reports to: Principal and/or Director of Student Services Performance

Responsibilities

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• 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 activities17
• 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