Community Charter School Of Paterson - Paterson, NJ
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Community Charter is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our Middle School to teach 5th - 8th grade. The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for teaching the CCSP curriculum using textbooks and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees, instructing students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, and developing lesson plans and instructional materials. This role involves providing individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, and establishing standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP-established norms. The teacher will also evaluate students' academic and social/emotional growth, maintain appropriate records, and communicate with parents regarding students' progress.
Responsibilities
- Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
- Instructs students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction.
- Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP-established norms.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping students and parents develop solutions to academic and non-academic challenges.
- Participates cooperatively in Professional Learning Communities with faculty, coaches, and school leadership.
- Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and centers.
- Evaluates students' academic and social/emotional growth, maintains appropriate records, utilizes student assessment data, and prepares progress reports and report cards.
- Communicates with parents through conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means to discuss students' progress.
- Maintains professional competence through school-based professional development and independent learning activities.
- Completes and submits required reports.
- Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of CCSP.
- Performs other duties as assigned by CCSP leadership.
Requirements
- Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) Required
- Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university
- GPA must meet the minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification
- Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth
- Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out-of-state certification
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Full comprehensive benefits plan
