Position Type:
Student Support Services/ LD/ED Teacher

Date Posted:
8/3/2020

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
09/01/2020

Closing Date:
08/17/2020

STIPEND: SPECIAL EDUCATION
LOW INCIDENCE

(AUTISM AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES) TEACHER LEADER

1.0 FTE - DISTRICT

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AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Application
Date Posted Work Year Base Salary
Deadline August 3, 2020 10 months As per SOMEA August 17, 2020
Agreement

THE POSITION

This candidate will provide guidance and support for department staff members. In this role, the Special Education Teacher Leader will assist staff in the continuing effort to improve instructional opportunities and outcomes for students. The Special Education Teacher Leader will promote effective professional development of instructional staff members. The position of Special Education Teacher Leader is a non-administrative stipend position, which is to be filled by a teaching staff member. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Provide leadership for the K-12 special education teachers by coordinating activities and serving as a liaison between the team members, non-team members, the school administration and the Director of Special Services.
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  Collaborate with K-12 special education teachers and school administration in the development of an interdisciplinary approach to the curriculum delivery.
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  Participate in ongoing reflection and planning of professional development for the Department of Special Services.
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  Meet regularly with the special education staff members, building and/or departmental administrators, and the Director of Special Services to coordinate activities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. 
   NJ Standard Instructional Certificate: Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities required.
2. 
   Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. 
   Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS To maintain effective relationships with teachers, students,

OF THE POSITION parents, administrators and appropriate community groups.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 10 Months
Salary as per SOMEA Agreement