Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDTC)

Position Type:
Student Support Services/LDTC
Date Posted:
2/20/2024
Location:
District
Date Available:
04/15/2024
Closing Date:
03/05/2024
LEARNING DISABILITIES TEACHER-CONSULTANT (LDTC)
FLORENCE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHILD STUDY TEAM OFFICE
START DATE: April 15, 2024
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of a Master's Degree; Standard NJ Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Certificate; familiar with current testing instruments and NJ Special Education Code; required criminal history background check and proof of US Citizenship or legal resident alien status; proof of NJ residency.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDTC) in the Florence Township School District will work to identify and support students needing academic, behavioral, emotional, or social support and help implement individualized support and interventions at the school-based level. Through this role, the LDTC will serve as an educational consultant to teachers, principals, and parents and function as an integral member of the Child Study Team to positively impact all students' academic goals.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
*Serve as a part of the Child Study Team in evaluating, classifying, and recommending programs for students;
*Consult with district personnel and related services personnel regarding student's academic needs and programs;
*Serve as a contact person, case manager, on the child study team when appropriate or appointed;
*Administer educational testing to all referrals and as recommended for an evaluation plan in reevaluations;
*Assist in identifying and providing consultation and educational programs for classified and non-classified students;
*Participate in intervention for non-classified students as appropriate;
*Participate in the development of the evaluation plan with the child study team;
*Consult with parents as appropriate concerning pre-referral intervention; special class placement, referral to outside agencies, and program development for students;
*Consult with school personnel on the needs of the student(s) when requested or appropriate and assist in the development of classroom intervention;
*Ensure that all records in the case folder are in order and completed within the mandated time frame, reviewing and updating at regular intervals;
*Participate in the development of IEP's for all assigned students;
*Perform all duties related to the child study team function as assigned by Supervisor/Director;
*Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee.
11-Month Position
Salary as outlined in the current negotiated contract.