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TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

HEAD TEACHER

Pay: $25.24–$28.10/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Ewing Township, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/11/2026

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$73,432 / year median in New Jersey

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Job Description

HEAD TEACHER TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY - 3.4

Ewing, NJ Job Details Full-time $25.24 - $28.10 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description

OB FUNCTION

: Responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned classroom; ensuring that it meets with Head Start Performance Standards and New Jersey Licensing Regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for pre-school children in keeping with the philosophy and Performance Standards of Head Start, DOE requirements and the licensing requirements of New Jersey. Submit to the Child/Family Site Director and the Education Manager/Coordinator a curriculum-based lesson plan for the classroom each week. 2. Observe, assess, screen, and document each child's growth and development in your class. Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children. Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child. 3. Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented. 4. Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports. This may include maintaining classroom sign-in/out sheet and prepare a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee. 5. Plan activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented in the home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month. 6. Visit the home of each child at least two (2) times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two (2) parent/teacher conferences within the program year. 7. Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program. 8. Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Child/Family Site Director, or Education Coordinator/Manager. This may include providing on-site training to Center staff members as requested by management and completing individual conferences with each staff member that interacts with the classroom. 9. Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent. Must meet the qualification requirements as specified set forth in Chapter 122, Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers, State of New Jersey, 10:122-4.5(c). Must have car available on a daily basis.