Long Term Substitute-Special Education Teacher of Behavioral Disabilities High School - Pinelands Regional School District, NJ : Job Details

Pinelands Regional High School is seeking an innovative Special Education Teacher with experience and knowledge of behavioral disabilities, as well as a passion for teaching and learning, enthusiasm for working with behaviorally challenging students. A focus on connecting with families and colleagues to best serve our students, and the desire to establish a class environment that fosters individual learning and personal growth.

• Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification or Teacher of the Handicapped preferred.
• Content Area Specialization is preferred.
• Substitute Certificate or Teacher Standard required

This candidate must possess strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, and should work well with parents and other community members. Experience with NJSLS is preferred. A vision and a passion to make a positive difference in our students' lives is a must!Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, and copies of certificates to the attention of Marisa Elwood, Director of Special Services via Talent Ed.Other qualifications include:

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to collaborate and work in groups, willingness to implement reflective practices that promote professional growth

Successful teaching and/or student teaching experience

Possess basic technological skills as required by the position

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and through written expression

Must complete required health examination(s) and immunization(s)

Must pass required criminal history background check

Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident status

Job Goals:

Provide and/or maintain a professional environment favorable to learning, personal growth, personal safety, and well-being

Establish a positive rapport with pupils, guide pupils so that they develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for continued growth

Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with other staff members and members of the community at large

Sensitive to and respectful of the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, preferences, and beliefs of the members of the school community

Act as an ethical role model portraying integrity, good judgment, discretion, and positive character attributes

Performance Responsibilities:

Responsible for the safety and well-being of students

Uphold and enforce school rules, Board policies, and federal/state laws

Communicate professionally within the school community

Develop lesson plans that incorporate differentiation based on ability, learning styles and student interests, measurable learning goals, effective tracking of student academic progress and acquisition of skills, and summative and formative assessment practices

Create learning experiences which make content accessible and meaningful for students

Recognize varying patterns of learning and development so as to design and implement appropriate learning experiences

Understand individual differences in a broader context, including attention to a learner's personal, family, and community experiences and cultural norms

Implement student's Individual Education Plans and develop future plans collaboratively with IEP Team

Implement instructional strategies that promote higher order thinking and problem solving skills, include opportunities for collaboration and group work, and strategies that promote student engagement

Provide inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards

Foster both a classroom and school environment that protects students from sexually, physically, verbally, and emotionally harassing behavior

Participates in the development and revision of curricular documents and participates in continuous growth in curricular design and function.

Maintains a professional attitude in all relationships relative to school affairs, regulations, students, parents, and community

Attends to and documents all professional responsibilities to include: attendance and participation in all staff and department meetings, professional development opportunities, and professional learning communities

Actively take the role of lifetime learner while continuously seeking opportunities to improve practice, draw upon current education policy and research as sources for reflection

Collaborate with other school professionals to promote professional growth and to plan and facilitate the design of relevant learning experiences for students

Collaborate with colleagues and parents to provide a safe and emotionally protective learning environment

Maintain accurate student academic and attendance records and conduct ongoing and frequent communication with students and parents regarding academics, attendance and classroom behavior

Utilize assessment data, students' prior knowledge and interests when planning

Use assessment data to engage learners in examining growth and to guide teacher and learner decision-making about learning needs

Demonstrate respect for cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives that learners bring to the learning environment

Use various communication strategies and technological tools to build local and global learning communities that engage learners, families and colleagues

Develop skills pertinent to both face-to-face interaction and in virtual contexts

Represent the district as a first-line public relations staff member when answering phone calls, responding personally to staff, students, parents, and community members, and when greeting people in person

Conscientiously perform work with minimum supervision

Organize responsibilities and workload efficiently; able to multi-task effectively

Maintain and update reports, inventories, attendance reports, and other similar records which are modified frequently

Updates and maintains student records as directed

Is accurate in reporting information and in the maintenance of records

Understand and demonstrate the ability to operate office equipment and assist with care and maintenance of equipment when appropriate

Learns and applies new job skills

Responds appropriately to concerns from the public and staff and assists in providing an answer or remedy

Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with others in all work activities

Willingly accepts assigned duties and performs them within given timelines

Maintains an effective working relationship with the administrative team, staff members, students, and the public

Demonstrates job interest and enthusiasm

Maintain regular attendance so as to ensure continuity of instruction and/or efficient operation of the school district

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or his/her designees

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.