Teacher-DVS

- Works under the direct supervision of the principal.

- Works effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents and support staff (teacher assistants, crisis counselor, related services)

- Gives direction to teacher assistant

- Utilizes teacher assistant appropriately to provide student activities

- Develops effective classroom management system

- Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students needs

- Has a copy of students current IEP and maintains records of goal/objective mastery

- Utilizes appropriate methods/materials to help student succeed

- Organizes/utilizes classroom learning center and displays student work/behavioral contracts

- Maintains ongoing and regular contact with parents concerning: student growth, behavior, needs

- Keep up-to-date anecdotal records and work folders indicating pupils current level of functioning in each basic skill area

- Assists in curriculum development selection of educational materials and equipment

- Utilizes a sequential curricula with planned experiences to enable students to:

- develop self-expression

- improve self-concept

- develop social skills

- develop self-help skills

- improve work/study habits

- apply knowledge in basic skill areas

- improve pupils health/physical development

- develop career awareness

- improve pre-vocational/vocational skills

- Maintains/turns in lesson plans and on-going communication forms weekly to the principal

- Participates in orientation/in-service programs, staff meetings, and students educational problems/needs

- Controls classroom environment through approved private use of discipline

- Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment

- Participates in PIP for professional development

- Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy

- Attends yearly Handle With Care and CPI training.

- Maintains confidentiality of students personal information at all times.

- Maintains student information in a locked and secure space.

Qualifications

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate

Plus NJ Certification in an appropriate content area (exp. Elementary Teacher K-5)