Wayne Public Schools

LTR Special Education Teacher (APT)


PayCompetitive
LocationWayne/New Jersey
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 3744
    • Position Type:
      Special Education/ Teacher

    • Date Posted:
      4/19/2024

    • Location:
      Albert Payson Terhune Elementary School

    • Date Available:
      '); '5/30/24

    • Closing Date:
      4/29/24

    • Maintains all required records, completes reports, and handles other routine assignments in a punctual manner.
    • Attends staff meetings, inservice training sessions and curriculum development meetings as provided by the District.
    • Differentiates for instructional purposes to enhance pupil performance and provide for individual needs.
    • Maintains standard of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
    • Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives in accordance with the District’s philosophy of education.
    • Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and provides progress reports as required.
    • As directed by the building Principal or Central Office administration, administers standardized testing in accordance with District policy and/or applicable law.
    • Refers, when noted, the students with behavioral, physical or learning disabilities and seeks assistance from the District’s specialists as required.
    • Communicates with school personnel, colleagues, parents and students with regard to pupil instructional needs and progress.
    • Achieves and maintains proficiency in District computer programs and applications pertinent to support the position.
    • Performs other duties or responsibilities assigned by the building administrator or Central Office administration.
    • Title: TEACHER

      QUALIFICATIONS:
      A teacher must be fully certified according to the requirements set forth by the Department of Education of the State of New Jersey.

      Special Education Certification Required.

      POSITION SUMMARY:
      Under the guidance of the Building Principal, ensures that the District’s standards for student instruction and curriculum content is followed, consistent with the student population to which the teacher is assigned.

      JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
      1. Maintains all required records, completes reports, and handles other routine assignments in a punctual manner.
      2. Attends staff meetings, inservice training sessions and curriculum development meetings as provided by the District.
      3. Differentiates for instructional purposes to enhance pupil performance and provide for individual needs.
      4. Maintains standard of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
      5. Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives in accordance with the District’s philosophy of education.
      6. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and provides progress reports as required.
      7. As directed by the building Principal or Central Office administration, administers standardized testing in accordance with District policy and/or applicable law.
      8. Refers, when noted, the students with behavioral, physical or learning disabilities and seeks assistance from the District’s specialists as required.
      9. Communicates with school personnel, colleagues, parents and students with regard to pupil instructional needs and progress.
      10. Achieves and maintains proficiency in District computer programs and applications pertinent to support the position.
      11. Performs other duties or responsibilities assigned by the building administrator or Central Office administration.

      TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
      Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

      ANNUAL EVALUATION
      Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey state law and the Board’s policy on evaluations for certificated staff.

      Agenda Approved: H-16-08 (9/17/15)


  • About the company

      The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "GH", the third-highest of eight groupings.