Principle Academy Charter School Hiring for Special Education Teacher Full Time

Special Education Teacher

This is a 10 month, full-time positions with pension and benefits. Compensation is $55,584 or more, based upon level of education and years of contracted teaching experience and prorated based on start date.

About Us:

Principle Academy Charter is a fast-growing New Jersey Public Charter School serving grades K-6. We offer an innovative curriculum design focused on mastery of academic and character skills. In addition to an extensive extracurricular program including sports, the arts and community service, PAC provides 2:1 devices, connectivity and STEAM education. We are conveniently located in Egg Harbor Township, the “Heart” of Atlantic County. We educate students from the greater Atlantic City area, including Pleasantville, Mays Landing, Somers Point, EHT, Galloway Township, Absecon and Atlantic City. Come join our team!

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the Associate Director, the Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State-mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. Special Education Teachers ensure accurate and timely ing to Associate Director as required by the state of New Jersey, regarding students’ performance and challenges, with recommendations for action and a summary of actions taken. Primary assignment may be a specific classroom (including homeroom duties) or teaching a particular subject matter in regular or intensive classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads.
• Serves as the primary contact for the parent.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises, or during school activities.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.
• Ability to modify the curriculum based upon techniques need for individual learning styles, and experience conferring with parents, administrators, school psychologists, and other professionals to develop Individual Education Plans.
• Performing such other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by Administration.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and administers Journeys and Go Math curriculum (K-6) and Fundations curriculum (K-3) consistent with Principle Academy Charter goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and ing for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with PAC standards and policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with PAC testing programs and curriculum.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted during work.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: (objective educational or technical training required; skills; and years of experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s Degree preferred
• New Jersey State Teaching Certification as required for the position.
• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of the Principle Academy Charter.
• The firm belief in the ability of all students to achieve at high levels, and high expectations for young scholars to become college-ready
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong literacy background

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ Certificate 1001 Elementary School Teacher (Required)

Work Location: One location