LEARNING DISABILITIES TEACHER-CONSULTANT [LDT-C]. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - 10/1/26-2/5/27 - Rolling Interviews
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate and Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant endorsement
Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education; and demonstrated ability to effectively assess children's learning characteristics, design appropriate instructional strategies and plan educational programs
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Required criminal history background check, pre-employment sexual misconduct/child abuse disclosure, and proof of United States citizenship or legal resident alien status
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
JOB GOAL: To effectively assess students' learning characteristics and design appropriate instructional plans in order to enable each pupil to maximize his/her learning potential and to provide ongoing and sustained support and professional development to teachers to deliver evidence based interventions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all students with special needs and submits results in Real Time.
Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each student referred to the Child Study Team [CST] for evaluation and interprets the findings in written reports and informal conferences.
Assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan [IEP] for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services. Participates in the ongoing assessment of academic achievement and educational placement of classified students.
Consults with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents regarding special instructional methods and/or materials necessary to meet the specific needs of individual students. Attends student review and CST meetings.
Case manages, as needed, students assigned and maintains appropriate case records.
To consult with school personnel on student needs when requested or appropriate and to assist in development of classroom interventions.
To consult with other district personnel, e.g., principals, social workers, school psychologist, counselors, teachers and related services personnel regarding student's behaviors and needs.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
Participates in the development and delivery of in-service programs, and parent seminars related to learning disabilities and effective teaching methods.
Provide ongoing and sustained support and professional development to teachers to deliver evidence based interventions
Assists with the school's I&RS committee.
Performs all duties required as a member of the Child Study Team by Administrative Code, State and Federal laws and Board policy.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and/or Director of Special Service.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten (10) month contract
Salary as per HEA contract
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.