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The Arc of Essex County
Special Education Teacher - The Stepping Stones School
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About Us:
The Arc of Essex County is a non-profit organization that provides services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our corporate office is located in Livingston, NJ and we have programs throughout Essex County. The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is a Department of Education approved private school for students with disabilities, serving children ages 3-12. Located in Fairfield, NJ, the school is designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of children with cognitive impairments such as Down Syndrome, and other children with similar educational and developmental needs.Job Summary:
The Stepping Stones School is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher who will provide classroom children with instructional activities which allow for the development of fine and gross motor skills, socialization and self-help skills, speech and language skill, perceptual skills, and increased attention span.Reports to:
School Principal Salary:
$60K - $77K (10-month) plus $5K (ESY)Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:30am-3:30pmEssential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Teach the children directly in the classroom according to established curriculum
- Instruct students in the areas of self-help skills
- Maintain the physical care and well-being of the students
- Ensure that the instructional procedures conform to established programs proven successful in working with young children and follow early child development principles
- Direct the implementation of a therapeutic educational program as established for each child in the IEP
- Maintain records and files for each child
- Submit weekly lesson plans and schedules based on established program curriculum communicating with parents as needed
- Protect students from injury, accident, harm or unnecessary discomfort or illness
- Report and record all unusual events involving a student's safety
- Coordinate and assign duties to classroom staff for receiving and placing students on transportation
- Attend workshops and training as assigned in addition to regularly scheduled school hours
- Periodically work irregular hours, as assigned.
Education / Work
Experience /Skills:
- BA/BS degree in Special Education and Elementary Education or related field
- New Jersey T.O.S.D and K-6 Certification or New Jersey T.O.H certificate required
- Some experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or special needs required
Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Any queries may be sent to recruiter@arcessex.