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Form of workPosition Type:
High School Teaching/Science - General
Date Posted:
4/18/2023
Location:
Nutley High School (HS)Position Summary: Each teaching staff member shall make every effort, within the area of his/her professional expertise, the scope of their certification, to instruct students in their charge in accordance with the Special Education curriculum and course of study adopted by the Board of Education. It is the teacher's role to ensure student learning by engaging students with authentic challenges that allow for assessment that measures growth and informs future instruction.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University, a NJ Science Teacher K-12, and a Teacher of the Handicapped / Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate. **Dual certification necessary.
Essential Duties: The Special Education Teacher has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.
Position Objective: To ensure that the P-12 Special Education Program is well-developed, aligned with the New Jersey Core Content Standards and district objectives, clearly articulated, and consistently carried out.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities: Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.
Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on supervision and evaluation.
Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
High School Teaching/Science - General
Date Posted:
4/18/2023
Location:
Nutley High School (HS)Position Summary: Each teaching staff member shall make every effort, within the area of his/her professional expertise, the scope of their certification, to instruct students in their charge in accordance with the Special Education curriculum and course of study adopted by the Board of Education. It is the teacher's role to ensure student learning by engaging students with authentic challenges that allow for assessment that measures growth and informs future instruction.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University, a NJ Science Teacher K-12, and a Teacher of the Handicapped / Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate. **Dual certification necessary.
Essential Duties: The Special Education Teacher has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.
Position Objective: To ensure that the P-12 Special Education Program is well-developed, aligned with the New Jersey Core Content Standards and district objectives, clearly articulated, and consistently carried out.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Upholds and enforce school, administrative, board and state rules, regulations and policies.
- Communicates with parents and school personnel to discuss pupil progress when necessary, at the discretion of building administration.
- Conducts parent conferences in accordance with the individual school policy.
- Attends to required records, reports, and other routine matters in an appropriate and punctual manner.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as assigned.
- Maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to adapt to the curriculum.
- Attends to school related night activities when necessary and according to school policy.
- Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve learning, social and attitude problems.
- Groups children for instructional purposes or activities so as to enhance pupil performance and provide for individualized needs.
- Assumes responsibility for any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Principal/Director of Special Services.
- Participates in the development of the IEP's (initial and annual reviews).
- Cooperates with Child Study Team members in implementing and evaluating pupil performance as outlined in the IEP.
- Uses methodology and materials that prepare students to further develop academic, perceptual-motor, social, and communication skills where deficits exist.
- Cooperates with the regular school program, staff, and supervisors in sharing ideas, experiences, techniques, and materials to achieve articulation between the Resource Center program and regular school program.
Additional Responsibilities: Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.
Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on supervision and evaluation.
Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
