Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Mary A. Dobbins School - Hainesport, NJ 08036Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $57,500.00 - $65,500.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationWe are currently seeking a Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities for a full-time permanent placement position in the Hainesport, NJ area. The teacher will provide direct instruction to students in accordance with each of their Individual Education Plans. Candidates must hold a New Jersey State certification as a Teacher of the Handicapped, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, and be highly qualified in the area of instruction.

Responsibilities:

Actively participate in ongoing quality improvement activities including but not limited to: serving as a member of a quality improvement team, customer input, incident/accident and client grievance review, peer record review and program evaluation/quality improvement projects
Maintain accurate daily attendance records and perform other record keeping functions
Maintain appropriate classroom discipline and provision of an atmosphere conducive to learning
Participate in the development of each child’s Individual Education Plan
Selection and ordering of appropriate instructional equipment and materials
Prepare quarterly evaluations, Progress Reports and Report Cards for each student in relation to his/her IEP goals and objectives
Attend staff meetings and meetings with parents and/or school district personnel
Maintain a neat, clean and orderly classroom and properly secure the classroom at the end of each school day
Communicate students’ daily performance to residential and clinical staff
Oversee Paraprofessionals assigned to their classroom and ensure that they comply with school policy and procedures
Deliver curriculum to students utilizing a learning center model of instruction, whereby students are provided with individualized and small group instruction and remediation

Hours:

Full time; follows the school calendar Pay rate is determined by degree level. Extra pay based upon confirmed years of teaching.

This position also has the following benefits:

Paid time off and holidays per the school contract
Medical, vision, dental and life insurance 
403(b) employee participation and employer match

Qualifications:

Must hold a New Jersey State certification as a Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Must be highly qualified in the area of instruction
Excellent interpersonal and child management skills
Must maintain yearly 12 hour requirements in behavior management, suicide prevention, substance abuse, and HIV and sexuality
Must have CARI-CHRI, physical and PPD test completed prior to or upon hire
Must have physical repeated every three years
Must attend cultural competence trainings when available and attend ongoing trainings related to population served
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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