Middle School Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Leave Replacement - Anticipated Opening

Position Type:
Student Support Services/LDT-C
Date Posted:
1/26/2024
Location:
George Washington Middle School
Date Available:
05/20/2024
Closing Date:
02/11/2024Position: Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C): Middle School Level May 20, 2024 through December 20, 2024
Position Summary: Ridgewood Public Schools seeks an LDT-C to serve a Middle School students grades 6-8 at George Washington Middle School. Individual selected for this position will be the full-time case manager for their assigned location and responsible for coordinating with other the CST members that are shared between locations. Selected individual will be working with students in various special education settings both inclusion and self-contained, as well as participate as a member of the Intervention & Referral Services team. Selected individual will act as a teacher-consultant in curriculum planning, provide tiered interventions and strategies for general education students who evidence learning challenges, and maintain a high level of competency, keeping abreast of developments in content and methodology.
Qualifications:

• New Jersey LDT-C Certification
• Must have experience as a learning consultant, preferably at the elementary level
• Must demonstrate the necessary specialized skills and personal characteristics to carry out the philosophy and instructional program of the Ridgewood Public Schools
• Must have knowledge of and ability to meet state mandates related to students with disabilities
• Must demonstrate expertise in educational evaluation, data analysis and interpretation, educational program planning, management and consultation for the atypical learner in conjunction with other team members and staff.
• Must have experience monitoring the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (I.E.P.)
• Must be able to effectively communicate with teachers, parents, and administrators both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to work collaboratively and have experience maintaining harmonious relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

Start Date: 05/02/24
Working Conditions: Full time, temporary position, salary as per negotiated contract, and health benefits
Selection Process: Interview
Application Procedure:
To apply for this position, please go to http://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/ and click on the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link to complete the application process. Please do not mail, email, or bring resumes to the district HR office or any of our schools. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.
The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.